1. a person whose job is to look after someone or something
Usage: British
2. a bodyguard or person who protects someone
Usage: informal
3. a babysitter or childcare provider
Usage: British; informal

Examples

• The celebrity hired a minder to keep fans away.
• She works as a minder for elderly people in their homes.
• The politician’s minder stayed close during the public event.
• We need a minder for the children while we’re at work.
• The museum minder watched over the valuable artifacts.
• His minder made sure he took his medication on time.