janitor UK /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/US /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ noun4 •(US, Philippines) Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a public building. •(US, Scotland) A caretaker or custodian; someone who maintains a school building specifically and may serve other administrative roles (the term caretaker is also used in Hong Kong, particularly in ESF and independent British schools). •(Internet, disapproving) A moderator for a discussion forum. •A doorman. formsjanitors