custodian

5 definitions • 5 examples

a person with responsibility for protecting or taking care of something or keeping something in good condition:

custodian of the custodian of a museum/castle

someone who tries to protect particular ideas or principles:

custodian of She sees herself as a custodian of the public's morals.

a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.

a person or organization that is responsible for protecting, caring for, or maintaining something or someone:

The library is a traditional custodian of information.

The school’s crisis team includes teachers, custodians, and the principal.

someone who has the legal right to manage and look after another person's money, investments, etc.:

The report was sent to the owners and the custodians of the corporation's voting stock.