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librarian.

The keeper, manager of a library.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/Received-Pronunciation/lɑjˈbɹɛːɹɪjən/British, Southern, Standard/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən//laɪˈbɹeɹi.ən/
  1. The keeper, manager of a library.

  2. One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.

  3. A person who processes and organizes information.

Where this word comes from

From library + -an. First attested around 1710.

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