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janitorial

/ˌdʒæn.ɪˈtɔːr.i.əl/
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• adjective

1

Relating to a janitor or the work of cleaning, maintaining, and caring for a building.

Example

"The school district contracted a local company to provide evening janitorial services for all of its campuses."

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• Rhymes for janitorial

• Nearby Words

jangle
jangly
janitor
janitorial
janitrix
jank
jap

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from "janitor" plus the suffix "-ial". The noun "janitor" derives from the Latin "ianitor" (doorkeeper), from "ianua" (door), which is also linked to Janus, the Roman god of doorways and beginnings.

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