librarian — a person who works in a library and helps people find books and information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who works in a library and helps people find books and information
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪˈbreriən/
Example Sentences
- The librarian shushed everyone so loudly that she became noisier than the students.
- Our librarian knows exactly where every single book is located in the building.
- The librarian recommended a mystery novel that kept me awake all night.
librarian
NOUN[/laɪˈbreriən/]
a person who works in a library and helps people find books and information
a person who works in a library and helps people find books and information
From vegetarian cookbooks to humanitarian aid, this librarian helps with everything!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'liber' (book), which originally meant 'bark' or 'tree bark' since the Romans wrote on bark before the widespread use of parchment. The word evolved through 'library' (a place for books) with the suffix '-ian' (a person who) to denote someone who works with or manages books.
Breakdown
libr- (book, from Latin liber) + -ary (place or collection) + -ian (one who; person characterized by). The suffix -ian is a common English agent noun formation indicating a person associated with or practicing something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The librarian shushed everyone so loudly that she became noisier than the students.”
“Our librarian knows exactly where every single book is located in the building.”
“The librarian recommended a mystery novel that kept me awake all night.”
“My grandmother worked as a librarian for forty years and still reads five books a week.”
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