Definition

A person who restores or improves buildings, making them usable again.

Example

The rehabber transformed the old factory into modern apartments.

Conversation

I met a really cool rehabber at the event last night.

Oh, that's interesting! What do they do?

They transform old buildings into modern spaces, it's amazing!

That sounds like a great job, I love seeing old places get new life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehabber → The word is formed from 'rehab' (short for rehabilitation, which comes from Latin 'rehabilitare', meaning to restore to a good state) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A rehabber is a person who restores something, often referring to properties or items, to a good condition.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'restoring' ('rehab') something to a good state, and the '-er' indicates that this person is actively doing that.

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