custodiannoun [ C ]
uk/kʌsˈtəʊ.di.ən/us/kʌsˈtoʊ.di.ən/formal a person with responsibility for protecting or taking care of something or keeping something in good condition:
the custodian of a museum/castle
formal someone who tries to protect particular ideas or principles:
She sees herself as a custodian of the public's morals.
US UK caretaker a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.
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Protection and protectors
- aegis
- auspices
- bailiff
- bandobast
- beefeater
- buffer
- conservation
- guard
- guardian
- homeland security
- janitor
- minder
- night watchman
- preservation
- ranger
- self-protection
- sentinel
- shield
- warden
- watchman
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