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caregiver

care·giv·er [ kér gìvvər ] (plural care·giv·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. North America somebody who looks after somebody: somebody who has the principal responsibility for caring for a child or dependent adult, especially in the home

2. somebody assisting in management of illness: a medical worker or allied health professional who assists in the management of an illness or disability


care·giv·ing noun
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