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Definition of keyworker

keyworker

/ˈkiːˌwɜːrkər/
key · work · er
Plural:keyworkers
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keyworker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A care professional or social worker assigned primary responsibility for coordinating the support, welfare, and treatment plan of a specific client, patient, or child.

Example

"Each resident at the care facility is assigned a dedicated keyworker to oversee their daily support plan."

2

British An employee in an essential public service or critical sector, such as healthcare, education, emergency services, or food supply, whose role is vital to community functioning.

Example

"The housing scheme was introduced to help nurses, teachers, and other keyworkers afford homes near their workplaces."

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• Nearby Words

keystroke
keytar
keyword
keyworker
khabarovsk
khaki
khakis

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keyworker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keyworker
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