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Replacement janitor (9)

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I believe the answer is:

caretaker

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This could be a double definition.

'replacement' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'janitor' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for caretaker that I've seen before include "exercising temporary control" , "Person in temporary charge" , "Warden" , "One looking after a building" , "Janitor" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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