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Meaning of the word housekeeper in English

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housekeeper

US /ˈhaʊsˌkiː.pɚ/
UK /ˈhaʊsˌkiː.pər/
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Noun

a person employed to manage a household and do domestic chores

Example:
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The hotel employs several housekeepers to maintain cleanliness.
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My grandmother used to work as a housekeeper for a wealthy family.
Synonym:
domestic maid steward caretaker homemaker
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housekeeping