librarian
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noun
Freq #12385
Meanings
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1
noun
The keeper, manager of a library.
The amenities of the institute include a well-arranged open-access library of 18,000 volumes, and a small but valuable reference library of railway literature; the present writer is Librarian.
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2
noun
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
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3
noun
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
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4
noun
A person who processes and organizes information.
Etymology
From library + -an. First attested around 1710.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
noun
· a professional person...
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library-keeper
Word family
Derived forms
cybrariane-librarianlibrarianesslibrarianlikelibrarianlylibrarianshipnonlibrariansublibrarian
Related forms
library