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guardian

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of guardian

1 a person or group that watches over someone or something

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

custodian, guard, keeper, lookout, minder, picket, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watcher, watchman
Words Related to guardian

observer, patrol, spotter, surveillant, watchdog

bodyguard, convoy, defender, escort, honor guard

gatekeeper

hack [slang]

2 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 of guardian

caretaker, custodian, janitor, keeper, warden, watchman
Words Related to guardian

cocurator, curator

sexton, steward

3 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 of guardian

custodian, defender, guard, guardian angel, protection, protector
Words Related to guardian

bodyguard, champion

lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman

conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver

4 a person who has responsibility for the care of another

  • when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian
Synonyms of guardian

caregiver, carer, caretaker
Words Related to guardian

foster parent

babysitter, minder, nanny (also nannie), nurse, sitter

custodian, guard, keep, keeper, protector

attendant, chaperone (or chaperon), companion
Near Antonyms of guardian

charge, client, dependent, ward

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  1. See words that rhyme with guardian Dictionary: Definition of guardian Spanish Central: Translation of guardian Nglish: Translation of guardian for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of guardian for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about guardian

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