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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

preserver go
someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

defender, guardian, protector, shielder go
a person who cares for persons or property

custodian, keeper, steward
one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

noun.person

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caretaker go
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
conservator, curator go
the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
gamekeeper, game warden go
a person employed to take care of game and wildlife
greenskeeper go
someone responsible for the maintenance of a golf course
house sitter go
a custodian who lives in and cares for a house while the regular occupant is away (usually without an exchange of money)
janitor go
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
lighthouse keeper go
the keeper of a lighthouse
pet sitter, critter sitter go
someone left in charge of pets while their owners are away from home
zoo keeper go
the chief person responsible for a zoological garden