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CURATOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CURATOR?

Need another word that means the same as “curator”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “curator” in this overview.

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Curator as a Noun
Definitions of "Curator" as a noun
Synonyms of "Curator" as a noun (6 Words)
Usage Examples of "Curator" as a noun
Associations of "Curator" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Curator” are: conservator, custodian, keeper, guardian, caretaker, steward

Curator as a Noun

Definitions of "Curator" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “curator” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person who selects acts to perform at a music festival.
The custodian of a collection (as a museum or library.
A keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.

Synonyms of "Curator" as a noun (6 Words)

caretaker	An official who performs the duties of an office temporarily. Two lions escaped from their cage and killed their caretaker.
conservator	The custodian of a collection (as a museum or library. The wall decoration was discovered by conservators repairing damage caused by a leaking roof.
custodian	A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something. The custodian* of the Great Seal in Canada is always the Secretary of State.*
guardian	A person who is legally responsible for the care of someone who is unable to manage their own affairs, especially a child whose parents have died. Self appointed guardians of public morality.
keeper	A ring worn to keep a more valuable one on the finger. This disc is a keeper* and one that belongs on every serious DVD collector s shelf.*
steward	A person responsible for supplies of food to a college, club, or other institution. Farmers pride themselves on being stewards of the countryside.

Usage Examples of "Curator" as a noun

The curator of drawings at the National Gallery.

Associations of "Curator" (30 Words)

archive	Put into an archive. The entire directory will be archived.
archives	Collection of records especially about an institution.
archivist	A person who maintains and is in charge of archives.
assist	Act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function. Two midwives who assisted at a water birth.
assistant	A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose. An assistant* manager.*
attest	Enrol as ready for military service. His numerous drawings of babies attest* to his fascination with them.*
bibliophile	Someone who loves (and usually collects) books.
corroborate	Give evidence for. The witness had corroborated the boy s account of the attack.
corroborative	Serving to support or corroborate.
custodian	A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something. The custodian* of the Great Seal in Canada is always the Secretary of State.*
demonstrate	Take part in a public demonstration. Their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude.
depository	A place where things are stored. Irish libraries became depositories for material from all over the world.
easel	A wooden frame for holding an artist’s work while it is being painted or drawn.
espouse	Marry. The candidate espouses Republican ideals.
exhibit	An exhibition. No foreign painters were exhibited.
exhibition	A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display. An exhibition* of French sculpture.*
gallery	Narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade. An art gallery.
janitor	A person employed to look after a building; a caretaker.
librarian	A person in charge of or assisting in a library.
museum	A building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited. A museum* curator.*
repository	A person to whom a secret is entrusted. His mind was a rich repository* of the past.*
showcase	A place or occasion for presenting something favourably to general attention. The gallery will provide a showcase* for Scotland s young photographers.*
stand	Withstand the force of something. His traditionalist stand.
steward	Manage or look after (another’s property. Farmers pride themselves on being stewards of the countryside.
substantiate	Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of. Our ideas must be substantiated into actions.
support	A musical part vocal or instrumental that supports or provides background for other musical parts. The proposal was supported by many delegates.
supporter	Someone who supports or champions something. All their supporters came out for the game.
testify	Give testimony in a court of law. The bleak lines testify* to inner torment.*
validate	Recognize or affirm the validity or worth of (a person or their feelings or opinions); cause (a person) to feel valued or worthwhile. Validate a ticket.
verify	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. Verify a claim.