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a person who selects and organizes works for exhibition
In more detail
1. (noun) a person whose job is to take care of the objects in a museum or art gallery and decide what should be displayed
2. (noun) a person who selects, organizes, and presents items or content for an audience
Examples
- 1. The museum curator carefully chose which paintings to feature in the new exhibition.
- 2. A music curator at the streaming service recommends songs based on your listening habits.
How to use curator
Curator originally referred to museum and gallery professionals responsible for collections, but now extends to anyone who selects and presents content, from digital platforms to exhibitions. The word carries connotations of expertise, curation, and intentional selection. It is more formal than caretaker but less technical than conservator.
Common phrases
- museum curator
- art curator
- content curator
- curator of
- chief curator
- guest curator
Synonyms
conservator · custodian · keeper · administrator
Word family
curate (verb) · curatorship (noun) · curatorial (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners often confuse curator with caretaker; a curator does active, curatorial work of selection and presentation, while a caretaker maintains physical spaces or objects with less discretion.
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