Synonyms of custodianship

custodianship

noun

as in custody

responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something

a museum that regards its mission as nothing less than the custodianship of the nation's cultural heritage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• custody
• care
• guardianship
• safekeeping
• control
• management
• trust
• ward
• supervision
• hand(s)
• keeping
• superintendence
• governorship

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of custodianship

Venezuela’s oil production has jumped under Washington’s custodianship, though questions abound about where those profits, which were intended to help rebuild the country, have ended up. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Today, Bacon Hole — a cave carved into limestone cliffs overlooking the Bristol Channel — is under the custodianship of the National Trust Wales, which, together with the Bradshaw Foundation, has funded scientific research at the site. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 1 June 2026

Regular audits, transparent reporting and strong custodianship build long-term investor confidence. — Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025