Meaning of the word nanny in English

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nanny

US /ˈnæn.i/

UK /ˈnæn.i/

a person, typically a woman, employed to look after a child in its own home.

Example:

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The family hired a new nanny to care for their twins.

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Our nanny helps with homework and takes the kids to school.

Synonym:

childminder babysitter au pair governess

a female goat.

Example:

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The farmer led the nanny goat back to the pen.

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The little kid stayed close to its nanny.

Synonym:

doe she-goat

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nanny goat