What does "beekeeper" mean?

A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.

What is a synonym for "beekeeper"?

Common synonyms include: apiarist, apiarian, apiculturist, hive keeper, honey producer.

/ˈbiˌkipɚ/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey.
2
a farmer who keeps bees for their honey wordnet

"A beekeeper is a person that works with bees."

From bee + keeper.