curator
UK: kjʊəˈreɪtə | US: ˈkjʊreɪtər
n. a person in charge of a museum, art collection, or other cultural exhibit
n. a manager or overseer of a specific domain (e.g., digital content curator)
curator = cura<care> + ator<noun suffix (agent)>
- cura (from Latin curare, meaning "to care for")
- ator (Latin agent suffix, indicating "one who does something")
Etymology Origin:
The word curator traces back to Latin curare ("to care for"), reflecting its original role as a guardian or caretaker. Over time, it specialized to denote someone responsible for preserving and managing collections (e.g., art, artifacts). The suffix -ator marks the agent, akin to creator or navigator. The evolution mirrors societal shifts from general caregiving to professional stewardship of cultural assets.
The museum curator carefully restored the ancient manuscript.
She works as a digital content curator for an educational platform.
The art curator organized a groundbreaking exhibition on modern sculpture.
As a wildlife curator, his job includes protecting endangered species.
The library curator cataloged the rare books with precision.