minder:
(plural: ‘minders‘; for the right pronunciation, please click here)
a celebrity with her minder
a person who looks after and takes care of someone or something, usually in combination with other words, and on a regular basis; e.g. ‘a child-minder /a babyminder’ = a person who looks after a child when its parents are away, the person other than either of the child’s parents; ‘a social minder’ = a social welfare worker or volunteer who looks after some children, grown-ups or old people who have been neglected by their own relatives; ‘a minder’ in politics = a politician who looks after the public relations and the publicity matters of a senior politician or a political party; ‘ a gang minder’ = a member of an underworld gang who looks after another member or the boss of the gang; a member/official in some countries who keeps an eye on the foreign visitors and tourists to check on their activities and report to the government;
a bodyguard,
We are looking for some efficient child minders to take care of our LKG students while their teacher is away preparing for the next class.
The young actress and her minder are seen leaving the party well before the final toast.
In Australia, there are several agencies that provide efficient houseminders or house-sitters to the house owners who need some good hands to look after their buildings and pets!
a child-minder with her ward
