co-curator
UK[ˌkəʊ kjʊəˈreɪtə]US[ˌkoʊ ˈkjʊreɪtər]
n
a person who shares the responsibility for organizing and selecting the contents of an exhibition, collection, or similar project with one or more other people.
Morpheme Breakdown
co
curator
co
together
curator
manager
Etymology
The word is a modern compound formed within English. The prefix 'co-', derived from the Latin preposition cum, signifies partnership and joint action. It is attached to 'curator', a term which entered English from Latin, where a curator was a guardian or manager, specifically one who took cura (care). Thus, a 'co-curator' literally means "one who takes care [of a collection or exhibition] together with another," directly reflecting the collaborative nature of the role in contemporary cultural institutions.
Analysis
Structure: co (together) + curator (manager)
co: from Latin cum (with, together). A prefix indicating joint action or association.
curator: from Latin curator (manager, guardian), from curare (to take care of), from cura (care, concern). A noun-forming suffix indicating a person who performs a specific role.
Examples
She was appointed as co-curator of the modern art retrospective.
The exhibition was a success thanks to the innovative vision of its two co-curators.
He worked as a co-curator on the museum's new permanent gallery.