Question

Why is the word curator used instead of caretaker?

Answer 1

A curator manages, administers or organizes a collection while caretakers take care of a place or thing.

Answer 2

Answer:

because it has a different meaning

Explanation:

A curator is a person who manages, administers or organizes a collection, either independently or employed by a museum, library, archive or zoo while caretaker is someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after somewhere, or with responsibility for keeping a place in good repair.