Synonyms of guardian

guardian

noun

1

as in custodian

a person or group that watches over someone or something

the state became his guardian when he was put into protective custody

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodian
• guard
• keeper
• warden
• sentinel
• bodyguard
• sentry
• watchman
• warder
• patrol
• watcher
• watch
• defender
• lookout
• observer
• picket
• minder
• escort
• watchdog
• gatekeeper
• spotter
• honor guard
• surveillant
• convoy
• hack

2

as in keeper

a person who takes care of a property sometimes for an absent owner

the guardians of the summer estate awaited the return of the tycoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodian
• keeper
• warden
• caretaker
• janitor
• watchman
• steward
• curator
• cocurator
• sexton

3

as in protector

someone that protects

the editor defended his newspaper's unrelenting exposure of government corruption, arguing that it is journalism's role to act as a guardian of democracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custodian
• protector
• defender
• bodyguard
• protection
• guard
• guardian angel
• keeper
• champion
• sentinel
• sentry
• warden
• warder
• watchman
• watchdog
• preserver
• watch
• lookout
• saver
• conserver
• harborer

4

as in caregiver

a person who has responsibility for the care of another

when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caregiver
• caretaker
• nanny
• carer
• custodian
• nurse
• protector
• nannie
• babysitter
• keeper
• foster parent
• sitter
• chaperon
• companion
• minder
• attendant
• keep
• chaperone
• guard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• charge
• dependent
• client
• ward

Phrases Containing guardian

• guardian angel