librarian

noun

li·​brar·​i·​an lī-ˈbrer-ē-ən How to pronounce librarian (audio)
-ˈbre-rē-
: a specialist in the care or management of a library
librarianship noun

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This month, Eastman, working with prison librarians across the country, set up a GoFundMe page through Chevalier’s to raise funds to purchase books for the incarcerated. Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024 In 1829, the Grimms, then in their forties, took jobs as librarians at the University of Göttingen, in the kingdom of Hanover. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 In 1966, Pilar Castillo works as a librarian while waiting for the release of her husband, who was unjustly made a political prisoner. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024 The film centers on librarians Mr. and Mrs Meek, who will do anything to keep their darling daughter, Myrtle, happy. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for librarian 

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of librarian was in 1702

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“Librarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/librarian. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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librarian

noun
li·​brar·​i·​an lī-ˈbrer-ē-ən How to pronounce librarian (audio)
: a person in charge of a library
librarianship noun

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