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doorkeeper

Pronunciation: /ˈdôr-ˌkē-pər/

The English word “doorkeeper” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The person in charge of an entryway, sometimes responsible for security in the immediate area around the entryway.
  2. Someone with power to keep others out of some sphere or activity.

Etymology

Compound of door + keeper.

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