Curator \Cu*ra"tor\ (k?-r?"t?r). n. [L., fr. curare to take care of, fr. cura care.] 1. One who has the care and superintendence of anything, as of a museum; a custodian; a keeper. 2. One appointed to act as guardian of the estate of a person not legally competent to manage it, or of an absentee; a trustee; a guardian.
curator n : the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) [syn: {conservator}]