guardian
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2.8
- noun
- /ˈɡɑrdjən/
- His big brother, Ilya, took him in and became his legal guardian at the age of 18.
- parents and guardians
- legal guardian
- appoint a guardian
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Watch on YouTubeAnd she said it is our duty to be guardians of our dignity.
- And she said it is our duty to be guardians of our dignity.
- So it's why we need this, this digital guardian Angel here.
- You're the self appointed guardians of our world who did that.
- We depend on our parents, the guardians to take care of us.
- We depend on our parents, the guardians that take care of us.
- And if so, did you say I'd be the guardian to your kids?
- Other types of fiduciaries, you know, guardians, trustees.
- The other human being, the cat's guardian, has a place at the table here.
- He's suggesting something like this for the people he's proposing as guardians of his ideal city.
- Whereas most kids at that point, your parent or guardian is dropping you off, Right.
- And he, he tells her, you know that I'm your guardian.
- We've made our taxpayers the guardians of fiscal responsibility and pro growth policies.
- Media access, control and ownership is about being our own stewards and guardians of our own freedom.
Examples
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Only students whose parent or guardian signed the informed consent form participated in the study.
Academic text (2011) -
Teachers may sometimes be the guardian, relative, or a family friend of the student.
Academic text (2008) -
The other human being, the cat's guardian, has a place at the table here.
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I need you to call your guardian.
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And if so, did you say I'd be the guardian to your kids?
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Written consent from a parent or guardian was required for participation in the screening.
Academic text (1999) -
And she said it is our duty to be guardians of our dignity.
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Informed consent was provided by teachers and parents/guardians, with students assenting to participate.
Academic text (2011) -
Ultimately, it is the school counselor's decision to make whether to notify parents/guardians or keep information confidential.
Academic text (2008) -
Parents often act as the guardian for their children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Synonyms
172
2.8
A person who protects someone or something from harm
148
2.5
A person who looks after buildings, animals, or things
116
2.8
A person who defends and cares for another person or thing
39
3.8
A person who takes care of and protects things like buildings, animals, or records
26
3.4
A person or organisation legally chosen to care for someone and manage their money if they cannot care for themselves
3
8.1
A person a court names to manage another person's money and personal decisions
1
9.3
A person who takes care of someone or manages something
1
7.5
A woman who keeps people or places safe
Compounds
- Formal
26
3.4
A person or organisation legally chosen to care for someone and manage their money if they cannot care for themselves
How Protective
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Guardian comes from an old French form of guard, meaning 'to watch' or 'protect', and is related to the everyday English word ward; so a guardian is literally someone who watches over and keeps a person or thing safe.