English Dictionary
Definition of “guardian”
guardian (ˈɡɑːdɪən
)
Definitions
noun
- one who looks after, protects, or defends ⇒
the guardian of public morals
- law someone legally appointed to manage the affairs of a person incapable of acting for himself, as a minor or person of unsound mind
- social welfare (in England) a local authority, or person accepted by it, named under the Mental Health Act 1983 as having the powers to require a mentally disordered person to live at a specified place, attend for treatment, and be accessible to a doctor or social worker
- (often capital) (in England) another word for custos
adjective
- protecting or safeguarding
Alternative Forms
ˈguardianˌship noun
Synonyms
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keeper,
champion,
defender,
guard,
trustee,
warden,
curator,
protector,
warder,
custodian,
preserver,
Usage examples
Become the guardian of its treasures... "She leaned towards him.
Davis, John Gordon, Seize the Reckless Wind (1985)There I met Markus Egg, temporary guardian of Otzi's belongings.
New Scientist (1998)But nature has designed humans (and most animals) for the female to be the prime guardian or custodian of the young.
Ottawa Sun (2003)And when Tyson's mother died from cancer when he was 16, D'Amato became his legal guardian.
Sun, News of the World (2000)A courageous and responsible commander signified a guardian of the peace and protection from suffering.
Rocky Siu-Kwong Sung, ROCKY SUNG'S GUIDE TO CHINESE ASTROLOGY AND FENG SHUI 2003 (2002)
