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Definition of minder

minder

/ˈmaɪn.dɚ/
min · der
Plural:minders
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minder Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A person whose job is to take care of or look after someone or something, especially a young child, pet, or piece of industrial machinery.

Example

"They hired a qualified minder to look after the children during the summer holidays."

2

British A person employed to protect a VIP, politician, or celebrity, or an aide assigned to accompany a public figure to manage their media appearances and prevent indiscretions.

Example

"The celebrity's minder stepped between the reporters and the waiting car."

3

An official appointed by a government to accompany foreign visitors or journalists in order to monitor their movements and restrict unauthorized contact with locals.

Example

"Foreign correspondents were accompanied everywhere by a state-appointed minder."

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• Rhymes for minder

• Nearby Words

mindbogglingly
minded
mindedness
minder
mindfuck
mindfucker
mindful

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'mind' (meaning to take care of or attend to) combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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