What does "childminder" mean?

A person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.

What is a synonym for "childminder"?

Common synonyms include: babyminder, babysitter, nannie, nanny, nursemaid, nursemaids.

noun

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Noun

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A person employed to look after other people's children while they are away; a babysitter.

"The childminder cares for between one and three children."

From child + minder.