beekeeper

== English == === Alternative forms === bee-keeper, bee keeper === Etymology === From bee +‎ keeper. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ === Noun === beekeeper (plural beekeepers) A person who maintains hives and keeps bees, especially for the production of honey. ==== Synonyms ==== apiarist apiator apicultor (rare) apiculturist beeherd beehiver beemaster, bee-master, bee master beemistress, bee-mistress, bee mistress (female) ==== Related terms ==== apiculture beehiving beekeeping ==== Translations ====