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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Tomas, the young son of migrant farm workers, has a chance encounter with a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 From a former showgirl struggling to regain her confidence to a dedicated librarian in need of a change, watch as the Fab Five light up Sin City and transform the lives of their heroes in spectacular Vegas style. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 And in Huntington Beach, city leaders this year directed librarians to relocate children’s books considered inappropriate to restricted shelves designated for adults. Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 18 Oct. 2024 With apologies to librarians everywhere. —Elon Musk triumphs in India. Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for librarian 

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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 21 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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