Synonyms of guardians

guardians

noun

plural of guardian

1

as in custodians

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

• custodians
• keepers
• guards
• wardens
• sentinels
• bodyguards
• sentries
• watchmen
• watchers
• warders
• defenders
• observers
• watches
• patrols
• pickets
• minders
• lookouts
• watchdogs
• escorts
• gatekeepers
• spotters
• convoys
• surveillants
• honor guards
• hacks

2

as in keepers

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

• keepers
• custodians
• caretakers
• wardens
• janitors
• watchmen
• stewards
• curators
• co-curators
• sextons
• cocurators

3

as in defenders

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

• custodians
• defenders
• protectors
• bodyguards
• guards
• protections
• keepers
• guardian angels
• champions
• sentinels
• wardens
• sentries
• preservers
• watchmen
• watchdogs
• warders
• watches
• savers
• lookouts
• conservers
• harborers

4

as in caregivers

a person who has responsibility for the care of another

when her parents died, her aunt became her legal guardian

Synonyms & Similar Words

• caregivers
• caretakers
• nurses
• custodians
• nannies
• carers
• protectors
• keepers
• foster parents
• sitters
• babysitters
• attendants
• companions
• keeps
• minders
• guards
• chaperons
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clients
• charges
• dependents
• wards