Curator

Pronunciation: /ˈkyʊˌreɪtər/

Definitions of curator

noun A person in charge of a museum, art collection, or other collection of historical or cultural items.

Example Sentences

A1 The curator of the museum gave a tour to the visitors.

A2 The curator carefully selected the art pieces for the exhibition.

B1 As a curator, she is responsible for managing the museum's collection.

B2 The curator collaborated with other institutions to organize a special exhibition.

C1 The curator's expertise in art history is evident in the museum's displays.

C2 The curator's innovative approach to curation has earned the museum international recognition.

Examples of curator in a Sentence

formal The museum curator carefully selected the pieces for the upcoming exhibit.

informal The curator of the art gallery is really cool and knows a lot about the paintings.

slang That museum curator is a total art nerd, but in a good way.

figurative As the curator of his own life, he carefully curated each experience to create a meaningful existence.

Grammatical Forms of curator

• past tense: curated
• plural: curators
• comparative: more curator
• superlative: most curator
• present tense: curates
• future tense: will curate
• perfect tense: have curated
• continuous tense: is curating
• singular: curator
• positive degree: curator
• infinitive: to curate
• gerund: curating
• participle: curated

Origin and Evolution of curator

First Known Use: 1561 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'curator' originated from the Latin word 'curare', which means 'to take care of' or 'to manage'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of overseeing collections of art or artifacts, the term 'curator' has evolved to also refer to individuals responsible for managing and organizing various types of exhibitions, events, and projects in museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions.