Is a housekeeper a housewife or a housemaid? Do you use homekeeper instead of housekeeper? Why not homewife? What about homemaid or homewife?

A housekeeper is someone who is hired to take care of someone else's house. The word could mean the same as housemaid, but a housekeeper usually has more tasks (shopping, laundry, etc.) while a housemaid is usually thought of as someone who cleans the house. These are not absolute, but close.

A housewife or a homemaker are two words for a wife who does not have a job outside the home; she stays home and takes care of all the shopping, laundry, cleaning, etc., herself.

I don't know why homemaid or homewife never became words, but ... they didn't!

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There is another use for 'Housekeeper' which is job in a Hotel and which is typically a supervisor of the (hotel) maids.

A housekeeper is generally considered a professional who is hired to manage the cleaning and organization of a household. They may handle a variety of tasks such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, and other household chores.

On the other hand, the terms housewife and housemaid often refer to individuals who manage domestic tasks within their own homes without being employed by someone else. A housewife typically refers to a married woman who takes care of her own household, whereas a housemaid is a female domestic worker employed in someone else's home.

While the term "homekeeper" may be used interchangeably with "housekeeper," it is not as commonly used. "Homewife," "homemaid," and "homewife" are not commonly used terms, and may not have widely understood meanings.

It's important to note that language usage can vary, and some individuals or regions may use these terms differently. It's always a good idea to clarify the specific meanings and context when using these terms to avoid any confusion.