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nanny

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈnæni// UK //nˈæni// nan·ny Informal Vulgar

n. a person who is paid to live with a family and take care of their children. They usually work in the family's home and help with daily routines like meals and play.

n. a person employed to provide childcare within the employer's private household. Often implies a live-in arrangement or a high degree of responsibility for the children's daily development.


SIMPLE

The family hired a nanny to look after their two young children.

CONTEXTUAL

After returning to work full-time, they decided that hiring a nanny was more convenient than using a local daycare center.

COMPLEX

The relationship between a long-term nanny and their charges often transcends mere employment, frequently evolving into a profound emotional bond that persists well into the children's adult lives.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used as a job title or a direct address in some cultures.

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