Factotum Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

/ˈfæk.tə.tʊm/

Noun

A person who is entrusted with multiple responsibilities and tasks, as in a domestic or administrative capacity.

The factotum was responsible for managing the household, cooking, and taking care of the children.
In ancient Rome, a factotum was a trusted servant who performed various tasks for the family.

The word “factotum” comes from the Latin “factotum”, meaning “do-it-all”. It was first used in English in the 17th century.

The word “factotum” is often used to describe someone who has a variety of responsibilities, such as a household servant or an administrator.

The word “factotum” has been used in various cultural references, such as in literature and film.

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Domestic servant, servant, administrator, manager

Factotum and household, factotum and family, factotum and administration

The word “factotum” is relatively rare in modern language, but it is still used in certain contexts.

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