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child·care
/
ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛər
/
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[
chahyld
-kair
]
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noun
1.
the
care
or supervision of another's
child
, especially at a day-care center.
adjective
2.
Also,
child-care.
of, pertaining to, or providing childcare.
Origin:
1910–15;
child
+
care
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childcare
(ˈtʃaɪldˌkɛə)
—
n
1.
care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority
2.
care and supervision of children whose parents are working, provided by a childminder or local authority
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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childcare
1915, from
child
+
care
(n.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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