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Janitor

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janitor
janitor /ˈdʒænətə, ˈdʒænɪtə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1500-1600
 Language: Latin
 Origin: janua 'door'
especially American English someone whose job is to look after a school or other large building
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