Carer and Caregiver

Carer

Carer noun - A person who has responsibility for the care of another.
Usage example: a workshop for parents and other carers of autistic children
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Synonyms for Carer

Caregiver and carer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Caregiver" instead a noun "Carer".

Nearby Words: care, caring, cared

Caregiver

Caregiver noun - A person who has responsibility for the care of another.
Usage example: he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife
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Synonyms for Caregiver

Carer and caregiver are semantically related. You can use "Carer" instead a noun "Caregiver".
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