Janitorial
/dʒænɪˈtɔːriəl/noun
Relating to the duties of a janitor or caretaker.
Did you know?The term 'janitor' originates from the Latin 'ianitor', meaning 'doorkeeper', hinting at the hidden responsibilities and secrets behind closed doors.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ianitor
“Doorkeeper, guardian of entryways.”
Old French
Old French
janitor
“Custodian or caretaker.”
Middle English
Middle English
janitor
“One who maintains a building.”
Modern English
English
janitorial
“Pertaining to the role of cleaning and maintaining spaces.”