carer

Definition

Someone who regularly looks after another person, either as a job or often through family responsibilities.

Etymology

From care + -er.

Example Sentences

• "Have you thought of a job as a carer for disabled people?"
• "They retired early to be a full-time carer for their partner."
• "He said Robins had not been in trouble with the law before and had no previous convictions. Jail would have an adverse effect on her and her three children as she was the main carer."