Keeper: meaning, definitions and examples
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keeper
[ ˈkiːpər ]
job title
A person who manages or looks after something or someone, especially a collection or a team.
Synonyms
caretaker, curator, custodian, guardian
Examples of usage
- She is the keeper of the family traditions.
- He is the keeper of the museum's artifacts.
- The goalkeeper is the last line of defense in soccer.
sports
A player responsible for preventing the opposing team from scoring in games such as soccer or hockey.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The goalie made a great save.
- The keeper blocked the shot with skill.
Translations
Translations of the word "keeper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 guardião
🇮🇳 रक्षक
🇩🇪 Wächter
🇮🇩 penjaga
🇺🇦 охоронець
🇵🇱 strażnik
🇯🇵 管理人 (かんりにん)
🇫🇷 gardien
🇪🇸 guardián
🇹🇷 bekçi
🇰🇷 보관자
🇸🇦 حارس
🇨🇿 strážce
🇸🇰 strážca
🇨🇳 守护者 (shǒuhùzhě)
🇸🇮 varuh
🇮🇸 verndari
🇰🇿 қорғаушы
🇬🇪 მცველი
🇦🇿 qoruyucu
🇲🇽 guardián
Word origin
The word 'keeper' originated from the Old English word 'cēapere', which meant 'one who keeps, guards, or looks after'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including someone who manages or protects something. In sports, the term 'keeper' specifically refers to a player tasked with preventing the opposing team from scoring. The word has been in use for centuries and continues to be relevant in modern contexts.