janitor

Meanings

• A person who cleans and maintains buildings and other facilities.

  - "The janitor was pushing a cart full of cleaning supplies."
  - "The school janitor made sure all the classrooms were clean before the students arrived."

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Synonyms

groundskeeper , curator , caretaker , cleaner , concierge , custodian , maintenance person , porter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with janitor
janitor , centaur , conjurer , pianist , vegetarian

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Janitor (en) : A person who cleans and maintains buildings and other facilities.
   

2. Janitor (es) : Un hombre que limpia y mantiene los edificios y otras instalaciones.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of janitor that leads to same result
janitor , janitors

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Etymology

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

The word 'janitor' comes from the Latin word 'ianuarius', which means 'doorkeeper'. In the Middle Ages, the 'ianuarius' was responsible for opening and closing the doors of a castle or monastery.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first janitors were the ancient Greeks and Romans, who had slaves or servants called 'gymnasiarchs' or 'gymnasiai' who were responsible for cleaning and maintaining the public baths and gymnasiums.

2. Did you know that the word 'janitor' comes from the Latin word 'ianuarius', which means 'doorkeeper'? In ancient Rome, the 'ianuarius' was responsible for opening and closing the doors of a house or building. Over time, the term 'ianuarius' evolved into the modern English word 'janitor', which is still used today to describe someone who is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings and other facilities.

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How to Memorize "janitor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a janitor pushing a cart full of cleaning supplies. See the janitor wearing a uniform with a name tag that says 'Janitor'. Visualize the janitor working in a school, office building, or other types of facilities.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a janitor as someone who keeps things clean and orderly. Associate the janitor with the smells of cleaning supplies, the sounds of vacuum cleaners and mops, and the feelings of satisfaction and accomplishment that come from completing a cleaning task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the definition of a janitor. For example, you could use the acronym 'JAN' to stand for 'Janitor, Astute, Nimble'. This mnemonic device helps associate the letters 'J-A-N' with the definition of a janitor as someone who is skilled, alert, and agile in their cleaning and maintenance duties.

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