guardian

/'gɑ:djən/
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guardian

A guardian watches over the children at the playground.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person who has the legal responsibility to care for and protect someone or something: This is the primary meaning, referring to an individual appointed by law or entrusted with the duty to look after the well-being of another person (often a minor) or property. 2. A protector or defender: In a broader sense, it can refer to anyone who watches over, safeguards, or defends someone or something.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • After her parents passed away, her aunt became her legal guardian.
    • The museum's guardian ensured the priceless artifacts were secure.
    • He saw himself as a guardian of the family's traditions.
Advanced Usage
  • "Guardian of": This common collocation specifies what is being protected.
    • She is a fierce guardian of free speech.
  • In legal contexts: The term is formal and implies a fiduciary duty (a duty of trust and care).
    • The court appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the child's interests in the case.
Variants and Related Words
  • Guardianship (n): The position or duty of being a guardian.
    • She was granted guardianship of her younger siblings.
  • Guardian angel (n): A spiritual being believed to protect a person; used figuratively for a benevolent protector.
    • My neighbor was like a guardian angel to me when I was sick.
Synonyms
  • Protector: One who defends or shields from harm.
  • Custodian: A person who has responsibility for or looks after something (e.g., a building, collection).
  • Warden: A person responsible for the supervision of a particular place or thing.
  • Trustee: A person or member of a board given control or powers of administration of property in trust with a legal obligation to administer it solely for the purposes specified.
Related Phrases
  • To act as a guardian: To perform the role of a guardian.
    • He agreed to act as a guardian for his friend's children.
  • To be placed under guardianship: To become the legal ward of a guardian.
    • The elderly man was placed under guardianship due to his declining health.
Related Idioms
  • Guardian at the gate: Refers to someone who controls access or enforces rules.
    • The secretary is the guardian at the gate; you need her approval to see the manager.
guardian

A guardian watches over the children at the playground.

Noun
  1. a person who cares for persons or property

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