conservator

con·ser·va·tor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-ser-vey-ter, kuh n-sur-vuh-]
- /ˈkɒn sərˌveɪ tər, kənˈsɜr və-/
- /ˈkɔnsəveɪtə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-ser-vey-ter, kuh n-sur-vuh-]
- /ˈkɒn sərˌveɪ tər, kənˈsɜr və-/

Definitions of conservator word

countable noun conservator A conservator is someone whose job is to clean and repair historical objects or works of art. 3
noun conservator a person who conserves or keeps safe; custodian, guardian, or protector 3
noun conservator a protector, guardian, or custodian 3
noun conservator a person whose work is the preservation, reconditioning, and restoration of works of art 3
noun conservator a person who conserves or preserves; preserver; protector. 1
noun conservator a person who repairs, restores, or maintains the condition of objects, as paintings or sculptures in an art museum, or books in a library. 1

See all 14 definitions of conservator

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Origin of conservator

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin, equivalent to conservā(re) (see conserve) + -tor -tor

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Parts of speech for Conservator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Conservator

conservator popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for conservator

noun conservator

custodian — The custodian of an official building, a companies' assets, or something else valuable is the person who is officially in charge of it.
curator — A curator is someone who is in charge of the objects or works of art in a museum or art gallery.
keeper — a person who guards or watches, as at a prison or gate.
guardian — a person who guards, protects, or preserves.
protector — a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.

All 6 Synonyms of conservator