caregiver (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛərˌɡɪvər/
Definition
A person who provides direct care and support to someone who is unable to care for themselves, such as an elderly person, a child, or someone with a disability or illness.
Examples
The hospital relies on dedicated caregivers to assist patients with daily activities.
Many adult children become caregivers for their aging parents.
She found a qualified caregiver to look after her son while she was at work.
How to Use caregiver
- caregiver for (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the person or group receiving care. — "He has been a caregiver for his disabled brother for over ten years."
- caregiver of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the person or group receiving care (less common than 'for'). — "The caregiver of the elderly woman was praised for her dedication."
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