guardian

noun
UK: /ˈɡɑːdiən/
US: /ˈɡɑːrdiən/

  1. A person who protects someone or something.

    1. My dad is my guardian.
    2. The security guard is the guardian of the building at night.

  2. A person who is legally responsible for someone who is unable to manage their own affairs, such as a child or someone who is mentally ill.

    1. She is the legal guardian of her niece.
    2. The court appointed a guardian for the elderly man after his accident.

  3. Something that offers protection or security.

    1. The dog is a guardian of the house.
    2. The high walls acted as a guardian against floods.

Synonyms

protector escort warden defender overseer keeper custodian
guardian verb

  1. To protect or watch over someone or something.

    1. Angels guardian over us.
    2. The police guardian the area after the incident to prevent further trouble.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guardian" in English means: A person who protects someone or something., A person who is legally responsible for someone who is unable to manage their own affairs, such as a child or someone who is mentally ill., Something that offers protection or security..

The phonetic transcription of "guardian" is /ˈɡɑːdiən/ in British English and /ˈɡɑːrdiən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guardian": protector, escort, warden, defender, overseer, keeper, custodian.

Example usage of "guardian": "My dad is my guardian.". More examples on the page.