keeper
|keep/er|
B1
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/ˈkiːpər/
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/ˈkiːpə/
guardian or manager
Etymology
Etymology Information
'keeper' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'kepen,' where 'kepen' meant 'to keep or guard.'
Historical Evolution
'kepen' transformed into the modern English word 'keeper' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who keeps or guards,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who manages or looks after something, such as a zoo or a lighthouse.
The zoo keeper feeds the animals every morning.
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Noun 2
a player in sports, especially in soccer or hockey, who guards the goal.
The goalkeeper made an incredible save.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35