guardian
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
guardian
/ˈgɑɚdijən/
noun
plural
guardians
guardian
/ˈgɑɚdijən/
noun
plural
guardians
Britannica Dictionary definition of GUARDIAN
[count]
1
:
someone or something that watches or protects something
— often + of
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The historical society sees itself as the guardian of the town's traditions.
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a usage criticized by people who consider themselves guardians of proper English
2
law
:
someone who takes care of another person or of another person's property
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After the death of her parents, her uncle was appointed as her legal guardian.
— guardianship
/ˈgɑɚdijənˌʃɪp/ noun [noncount]-
their guardianship of the town's traditions
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The court granted guardianship to her uncle.
