librarian

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Pronunciation

/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/

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/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/ · /lɑjˈbɹɛːɹɪjən/ · /laɪˈbɹeɹi.ən/ · /laɪˈbɹɛɹi.ən/ · /lɑeˈbɹeːɹi.ən/ · /lɑeˈbɹeə̯ɹi.ən/ · /lɑeˈbɹiə̯ɹi.ən/ · /laɪˈbɹɜːɹɪ.ən/

Definition of librarian

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

The keeper, manager of a library.

“The amenities of the institute include a well-arranged open-access library of 18,000 volumes, and a small but valuable reference library of railway literature; the present writer is Librarian.”

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noun

The keeper, manager of a library.

“The amenities of the institute include a well-arranged open-access library of 18,000 volumes, and a small but valuable reference library of railway literature; the present writer is Librarian.”
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
A person who processes and organizes information.

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From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

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