guarantor

noun

guar·​an·​tor ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr How to pronounce guarantor (audio)
ˌgär-,
ˌga-rən-;
ˈger-ən-tər,
ˈgär-,
ˈga-rən- How to pronounce guarantor (audio)
1
: one that gives a guaranty (see guarantee entry 1 sense 3)
2
: one that guarantees

Examples of guarantor in a Sentence

the town police force is the guarantor of our safety
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But these weapons have little tactical relevance to the war in Ukraine and instead challenge Western deterrence and defense in the future when the U.S. no longer wants to be Europe's main security guarantor, the KSE report said. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 In a speech in 2014, Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled his displeasure with the United States playing the role of security guarantor. David Santoro, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025 The nine-story building has a part-time doorman, a somewhat reasonable maintenance of $1,771 a month, and allows pieds-à-terre, pets, guarantors, and subletting. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 May 2025 At its core, accreditation is a guarantor of quality in higher education. Jimmy Aguilar, The Conversation, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for guarantor

Word History

Etymology

see guaranty entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of guarantor was circa 1828

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“Guarantor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guarantor. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

guarantor

noun
guar·​an·​tor ˌgar-ən-ˈtȯ(ə)r How to pronounce guarantor (audio) ˈgar-ən-tər How to pronounce guarantor (audio)
ˌgär-,
ˈgär-
: one that gives a guarantee

Legal Definition

guarantor

noun
: one that makes or gives a guaranty

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