doorkeeper
|door/keep/er|
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/ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/
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/ˈdɔːˌkiːpə/
entrance guardian
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doorkeeper' originates from Middle English, specifically the combination of 'door' and 'keeper', where 'door' meant 'entrance' and 'keeper' meant 'one who guards'.
Historical Evolution
'doorkeeper' changed from the Middle English word 'dorekeper' and eventually became the modern English word 'doorkeeper'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who guards a door', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who guards or controls the entrance to a building.
The doorkeeper checked everyone's ID before allowing them to enter.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/17 05:57