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Meaning of CURATOR

Pronunciation:  kyû'reytur

WordNet Dictionary
[n]  the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)

CURATOR is a 7 letter word that starts with C.


 Synonyms: conservator
 See Also: custodian, keeper, steward



Webster's 1913 Dictionary
\Cu*ra"tor\ (k?-r?"t?r). n. [L., fr. curare to take care
of, fr. cura care.]
1. One who has the care and superintendence of anything, as
   of a museum; a custodian; a keeper.

2. One appointed to act as guardian of the estate of a person
   not legally competent to manage it, or of an absentee; a
   trustee; a guardian.

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