Housekeeper vs. Janitor

Housekeeper vs. Janitor — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Housekeeper and Janitor

Housekeepernoun

One who looks after the home by herself; either as a wife or a hired servant.

''She was their third housekeeper, but after a month or so she also gave up.

Janitornoun

Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building.

Housekeepernoun

A woman who supervises the female domestic staff of a large home.

Janitornoun

(Scotland) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles.

Housekeepernoun

One who supervises the cleaning staff of a hospital, hotel, or similar business.

Janitornoun

A doorman.

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Housekeepernoun

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

Janitornoun

someone employed to clean and maintain a building