Definition

A person who works in a library and helps people find and use information and books.

Example

The librarian helped me locate the book I needed for my research.

Conversation

Have you met the new librarian at our local library?

No, I haven't! Is she nice?

Yeah, she's really helpful and knows a lot about books.

That's great! I should go talk to her next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Librarian → It is formed from "liber" (meaning book) and "-arian" (meaning one who). A librarian is one who works with books.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works with 'books' ('liber') — that's why a librarian is a person who manages books.

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