curator

Meanings

• noun

  A person who collects, preserves, and presents objects or information related to a particular field or topic.

  - "The museum curator is in charge of acquiring new art pieces for the collection."
  - "The science curator at the natural history museum oversees the care and display of fossils."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curator
cure-ator , lator

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Variants

List of all variants of curator that leads to same result
curator , curatorial , curators , curatorship , curatorships , co-curate , co-curated , co-curates , co-curating , co-curator , co-curators , cocurate , cocurated , cocurates , cocurating , cocurator , cocurators

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'curare' meaning 'to take care of'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first museum curator is believed to be Sir Hans Sloane, who founded the British Museum in 1753.

2. In the digital age, curators have expanded their role to include managing and preserving online collections and exhibits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Museum Director: A museum director is the head of a museum, overseeing all aspects of its operation, while a curator focuses on the collection and presentation of specific exhibits.

2. Exhibit Designer: An exhibit designer collaborates with curators to create engaging and informative displays for museum visitors.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In art and museum contexts, curators play a crucial role in shaping public perception and understanding of various artistic movements and historical periods.

How to Memorize "curator"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person carefully selecting and arranging items in a museum exhibit.
   - Imagine a person managing and maintaining a collection of artifacts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curator' with the idea of preservation and presentation.
   - Think of curators as experts in their respective fields.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Curators Care For Culture' to remember the meaning of the word.

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