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Definition of maintainer

maintainer

/meɪnˈteɪ.nɚ/
main · tain · er
Plural:maintainers
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Adjective:maintainable
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maintainer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A software developer or engineer responsible for managing, updating, and reviewing code contributions for a software project or package, especially in open-source development.

Example

"The lead maintainer reviewed the pull request and merged the security patch into the main branch."

2

A person or organization that keeps something in good condition, working order, or existence.

Example

"The historical society serves as the primary maintainer of the nineteenth-century lighthouse."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'maintain' and the agent suffix '-er'. 'Maintain' derives from Old French 'maintenir', ultimately from Late Latin 'manutenere', meaning 'to hold in the hand'.

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