doorkeeper

Meanings

• noun

  A person who opens doors for others, especially in a formal or official capacity.

  - "The doorkeeper at the museum checked our tickets before letting us in."
  - "Visitors to the castle were greeted by a stern doorkeeper who demanded to see their passports."

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Variants

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doorkeeper , doorkeepers

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'porte-garde', meaning 'keeper of the gate'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Greece, the god Hephaestus was often depicted as a doorkeeper.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to tip a doorkeeper.

3. The term 'doorkeeper' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who controls access to information or resources.

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Related Concepts

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1. porter: A related term meaning 'to carry' or 'to bear', which can be related to the idea of a doorkeeper carrying out his duties.

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, the doorkeeper can represent a guardian or protector, often symbolizing the threshold between two worlds or realms.

How to Memorize "doorkeeper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in a formal uniform, standing by a large door and opening it for others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doorkeeper' with the idea of a guardian or protector.
   - Think of a doorman or a bouncer at a club.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a doorkeeper keeps the door open for others, so think of the word as 'door opener'.

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