Synonyms for gatekeeper
ˈgeɪtˌki pərgate·keep·er

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1. gatekeepernoun

   someone who controls access to something

   "there are too many gatekeepers between the field officers and the chief"

   Synonyms:
   door guard, doorman, doorkeeper, porter, hall porter, ostiary

2. doorkeeper, doorman, door guard, hall porter, porter, gatekeeper, ostiarynoun

   someone who guards an entrance

   Synonyms:
   ostiary, porter, porter's beer, door guard, ostiarius, usher, hall porter, doorkeeper, doorman

Matched Categories

1. • Guard
   • Person

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1. essential

   essential because they are the ones with the heart chosen to stand

   to go or stand when no one else can

   Submitted by Rachellewatson60 on April 8, 2020  

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1. List of paraphrases for "gatekeeper":

   keeper, cerberus, custodian, guardian, doorman

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gatekeeper

   Synonyms:
   Care coordinator

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How to use gatekeeper in a sentence?

1. Issam Uddin:

   The attackers came around 10:30 a.m. on a pick-up van, they drove it around the back of the school and set it on fire to block the way. Then they went to Gate 1 and killed a soldier, a gatekeeper and a gardener. Firing began and the first suicide attack took place.

2. Chris Evans:

   Platform Monopolies Act requires dominant platforms including Amazon to divest lines of business — such as Fulfillment by Amazon — where the platform's gatekeeper power allows it to favor its own services.

3. Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957), To his orchestra:

   After I die, I shall return to earth as a gatekeeper of a bordello and I won't let any of you enter.

4. Joel Mitnick:

   Consumers who have pined for a more open Apple [app] store will find something to like in this legislation, on the other hand, many consumers purchase Apple devices in part because of their reliance on Apple as a gatekeeper of app compatibility and quality. Those consumers may be disappointed by the law.

5. Janelle Monáe:

   It was really a joy to learn from her and collaborate with her, gatekeeper.