Governess
Governess noun - A woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home).
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Sitter
Sitter noun - A girl or woman employed to care for a young child or children.
Usage example: we'll be going to the movie if we can get a sitter for the kids
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Governess and sitter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Governess" instead a noun "Sitter".
Nearby Word: sitting
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