as in caregiver
a person who has responsibility for the care of another
a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children
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caregiver
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Separation anxiety disorder, the clinical name for the extreme fear some kids experience when apart from a parent or caregiver, is a common issue in both young and older children.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025 -
The caregiver then leaves, only to return after around 10–15 minutes.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Carer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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