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caregiver

/ˈkɛərˌɡɪv.ər/
care · giv · er
Plural:caregivers
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Adjective:caregiving
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caregiver Lexical Profile

caregiver Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.

Example

"Being a full-time caregiver for an aging parent requires immense patience and emotional resilience."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Caregiver" is the standard term in North American English, whereas "carer" is much more common in British and Australian English.

• Nearby Words

careful
carefully
carefulness
caregiver
caregiving
careless
carelessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caregiver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caregiver
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