librarian
word
/ɫaɪˈbɹɛˌɹiən/
ly-BRAIR-ee-uhn
/laɪbɹˈeəɹiən/
ly-BRAIR-ee-uhn
Definition
A librarian is a person who works in a library, organizing books and helping people find information or resources.
Usage & Nuances
"Librarian" is a formal, specific job title. Not to be confused with 'library' (the place). 'Librarian' can refer to both men and women. Common in academic, public, and school libraries.
Spanish: bibliotecario - bibliotecariaPortuguese (BR): bibliotecário - bibliotecáriaPortuguese (PT): bibliotecário - bibliotecáriaChinese (Simplified): 图书管理员Chinese (Traditional): 圖書館員Hindi: पुस्तकालयाध्यक्षArabic: أمين المكتبةBengali: গ্রন্থাগারিকRussian: библиотекарьJapanese: 司書Vietnamese: thủ thưKorean: 사서Turkish: kütüphaneciUrdu: کتب دارIndonesian: pustakawan
Example Sentences
The librarian helps students find the books they need.
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My mother is a librarian at the local library.
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I asked the librarian for help with my research project.
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If you can't find the book, just ask the librarian.
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The librarian recommended a great novel to me last week.
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I’ve always admired how much the librarian knows about every subject.
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