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  1. terminology - What is the term used for the person that a carer is ...

    Oct 21, 2019 · It becomes a little more difficult when the carer is looking after a friend or family member - or even if they are giving more personal care on a one-to-one basis, when "Client" seems too …

  2. Is there an English word(s) which can act as a synonym for the words ...

    Mar 9, 2020 · 0 I am opposed to referring to the person (s) who looks after a child, especially full-time, but I want a generic word ideally, as parent, carer, or guardian, as I want a noun that is inclusive, one …

  3. "Bearer of good news" & "bearer of bad news" are called?

    Jun 22, 2015 · A Jonah or hoodoo or jinx is a person or thing that brings bad luck. A boon or godsend implies a very helpful or valuable event, person, or thing. However, an envoy brings you news and …

  4. Opposite of caregiver - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 13, 2014 · I want to write a book about the unfair expectations of a caregiver. A caregiver refers to somebody to looks after somebody else. What is the term for that 'somebody else'. 'Patient' doesn't …

  5. Should the words "city"/"state"/"province" be capitalized (if not ...

    In your second example, "city" should not be capitalized. Words for governmental or administrative units are only capitalized when they are used as part of a proper noun, such as the formal name of a city. …

  6. Suitable word for one who looks after one's family

    Oct 25, 2018 · 0 carer noun British A family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person. However, the OP's coinage of *" looker after " would be perfect, if …

  7. Word to describe a person who has a lot of experience in a specific ...

    May 1, 2022 · I'm looking for a word to describe a person who has significant experience in a particular field (for example, an artist who has worked in the music industry for more than 10 years). There are …

  8. Can I use 'Yours sincerely' when I write 'Dear Parent'?

    Feb 5, 2019 · As a teacher can I sign off a generic letter to the parents of my class 'Yours sincerely' if I have addressed them as 'Dear Parent'? Or should it be 'Yours faithfully'?

  9. Generic term for someone who looks after children

    Nov 3, 2014 · I am looking for a generic term for someone who looks after children i.e. a term that would encompass: nanny baby-sitter au-pair etc. Can someone please advise?

  10. single word requests - Is there a more masculine version of "nanny ...

    Jul 10, 2020 · Carer or caregiver, but nanny is actually OK; I know male nannies who call themselves nannies, it's just a job title. The kid would most likely call Alfred by his first name or some easy to …