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homemaker

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɝ// UK //hˈəʊmmeɪkɐ// home·mak·er

n. a person who manages the home and takes care of the family. This person might also work outside the home, but their main job is running the household.

n. a person who manages the domestic affairs of a household. Often used to describe someone who balances domestic duties with a career or other external commitments.


SIMPLE

She is a full-time homemaker who manages the family's schedule.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers classes for homemakers to help them develop new skills for the workforce.

Synonyms
Origin

From home + maker.

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