Librarians Meaning in English

word · lemma: librarian

US

ɫaɪˈbɹɛˌɹiənz

ly-BRAIR-ee-uhnz

UK

laɪbɹˈeəɹiənz

ly-br-AIR-ee-uhnz

Definition

Librarians are people who work in libraries, managing books, helping visitors find information, and keeping the library organized.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both formal and everyday contexts. Plural noun; 'librarian' is singular. Usually refers to professional staff (not just anyone in a library). Common collocations: 'school librarians', 'head librarians'.

• Spanish: bibliotecarios - bibliotecarias
• Portuguese (BR): bibliotecários - bibliotecárias
• Portuguese (PT): bibliotecários - bibliotecárias
• Chinese (Simplified): 图书管理员
• Chinese (Traditional): 圖書館員
• Hindi: पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष
• Arabic: أمناء المكتبات
• Bengali: গ্রন্থাগারিকরা
• Russian: библиотекари
• Japanese: 司書たち
• Vietnamese: thủ thư
• Korean: 사서들
• Turkish: kütüphaneciler
• Urdu: کتب داران
• Indonesian: pustakawan

Example Sentences

The librarians help students find books.

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Many librarians work at the city library.

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The children thanked the librarians for story time.

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At most libraries, the librarians know exactly where every book is.

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If you’re lost in a library, just ask the librarians.

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Our school wouldn’t run as smoothly without the librarians.

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