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Etymology

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From Latin ianitor (doorkeeper).

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Noun

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janitor (plural janitors) (female: janitress or janitrix (rare))

  1. (chiefly US, Philippines) Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building.
    1. (Scotland, Hong Kong) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles.
  2. A doorman.
  3. (Internet slang, 4chan, sometimes derogatory) A moderator for a discussion forum.
    Synonyms: jannie, janny

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Descendants

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  • Bikol Central: dyanitor
  • Cebuano: dyanitor
  • Hiligaynon: dyanitor
  • Ilocano: dyanitor
  • Tagalog: dyanitor

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