doorkeeper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes responsible for security in the immediate area around the entryway.
  2. Someone with power to keep others out of some sphere or activity.

Pronunciation

/ˈdôr-ˌkē-pər/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-door-keeper.wav

Word forms

doorkeeper doorkeepers door-keeper

Etymology

Compound of door + keeper.

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