26984 words

guardian

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died:

Examples:

The child's parents or guardians must give their consent before she has the operation.
2
someone who protects something:

Examples:

guardian of These three official bodies are the guardians of the nation's countryside.
a self-appointed guardian of public morals
3
a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who is not responsible for his or her own care, such as a child whose parents have died
4
A guardian is also someone who protects something:

Examples:

She characterized the department as the guardian of the nation’s forests.
5
a person who has the legal responsibility to take care of someone who cannot take care of themselves, for example a child whose parents have died:

Examples:

The child's parent or guardian chooses which type of Child Trust Fund to open.
6
someone who protects something:

Examples:

The Bank of England's reputation as the guardian of financial stability has been tested by these events.

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