childminder
|child/mind/er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtʃaɪldˌmaɪndə/
childcare provider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'childminder' originates from the combination of 'child' and 'minder', where 'child' refers to a young human being and 'minder' refers to someone who takes care of or looks after someone or something.
Historical Evolution
'childminder' evolved from the combination of the words 'child' and 'minder' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who takes care of children', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who looks after children, typically in their own home, as a paid job.
The childminder takes care of the children while their parents are at work.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/20 23:26