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housekeeper

nounfeminine/guvɨɾˈnɐ̃tɐ/low

go·ver·nan·ta

Definition

A woman responsible for the management of a household, especially in large homes or hotels.
The housekeeper oversees all the housework.
The hotel hired a new housekeeper.
Common collocations
hotel housekeeperhead housekeeper

Etymology

Do italiano 'governante', feminino de 'governante' (aquele que governa).

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