Word
carer
Phoneticscar·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɛɹɝ/
UK/kˈeəɹɐ/
Medicine
Definition
n. a person who looks after someone else, especially someone who is sick, old, or disabled. This is a formal word often used in medical or government contexts.
n. a person who provides care for someone else, typically in a professional or domestic setting. Often used in British English to describe those who provide long-term support to individuals with chronic health conditions or disabilities.
Examples
“The nurse is a professional carer for the elderly.”
“The government is increasing funding to support family carers who look after their relatives at home.”
“While professional carers are essential for complex medical needs, many patients find that the emotional support provided by a close family member is equally vital to their recovery.”
Examples
simple
“The nurse is a professional carer for the elderly.”
contextual
“The government is increasing funding to support family carers who look after their relatives at home.”
complex
“While professional carers are essential for complex medical needs, many patients find that the emotional support provided by a close family member is equally vital to their recovery.”
Real-World Examples
“UK parents and carers: what costs do you face when sending your children to school?” “We owe it to Matilda’s family, and to thousands of parent carers across the country, to listen to their experiences and act.” Etymology
From care + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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