librarian
/laɪˈbɹɛə̯ɹi.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: librarians
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The keeper, manager of a library.
Noun
Examples
The amenities of the institute include a well-arranged open-access library of 18,000 volumes, and a small but valuable reference library of railway literature; the present writer is Librarian.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One who cares for the publications, files etc. in a library, whether staff or volunteer.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “librarian” mean?
The keeper, manager of a library.
Is “librarian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.