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functionary vs caretaker

caretaker vs functionary

functionary and caretaker both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
functionary Yes No No No
caretaker Yes No No No
As nouns, caretaker is a hyponym of functionary; that is, caretaker is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than functionary:
  • functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  • caretaker: an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily
functionary (noun) caretaker (noun)
a worker who holds or is invested with an office a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
an official who performs the duties of an office temporarily
Difference between functionary and caretaker

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