'Janitor' definitions:
Definition of 'janitor'
(from WordNet)
noun
Someone employed to clean and maintain a building
Definition of 'Janitor'
From: GCIDE
- Janitor \Jan"i*tor\, n. [L., fr. janua a door.]
- 1. A door-keeper; a porter. [Archaic] [1913 Webster PJC]
- 2. One who is employed to care for a public building, or a building occupied for offices, suites of rooms, etc.; a caretaker; -- the duties may include removal of trash, cleaning of the rooms and public areas, and minor repairs. [1913 Webster PJC] Janitress
Synonyms of 'janitor'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- air warden,
- attendant,
- caretaker,
- castellan,
- cerberus,
- char,
- charwoman,
- cleaner,
- cleaner-off,
- cleaner-up,
- cleaning lady,
- cleaning man,
- cleaning woman,
- concierge,
- conservator,
- curator,
- custodian,
- doorkeeper,
- doorman,
- forest ranger,
- game warden,
- gamekeeper,
- gatekeeper,
- governor,
- guardian,
- guardian angel,
- janitress,
- keeper,
- lifeguard,
- lifesaver,
- next friend,
- ostiary,
- porter,
- prochein ami,
- ranger,
- receptionist,
- shepherd,
- steward,
- usher,
- warden,
- warder