Definition of CAREGIVER

caregiver

Meanings

Plural: caregivers

Noun

  • a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
  • a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult
  • A carer; a person who looks after another person.

Origin / Etymology

From care + giver.

Synonyms

carer, health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider

Antonyms

caree

Scrabble Score: 15

caregiver is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
caregiver is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
caregiver is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

caregiver is a valid Words With Friends word