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guardian

[gahr-dee-uhn] / ˈgɑr di ən /
NOUN
keeper, protector
Synonyms
STRONG
Cerberus angel attendant baby-sitter champion chaperon chaperone conservator cop curator custodian defender escort guard keeper nurse overseer paladin patrol preserver safeguard sentinel shepherd sitter sponsor superintendent supervisor trustee vigilante warden watchdog
WEAK
bird dog

Example Sentences

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In your state, would a court need to appoint a guardian?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The pieces are like guardian symbols, designed to protect their wearer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

According to its support page, children under 13 will also not be able to create an account without a guardian.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

There is currently no age requirement to join Step, according to its website, though users under 18 need a “parent, guardian or trusted adult” to sponsor their account.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

I knew that Burt had gained access to Bigheart’s fortune by becoming the guardian of his daughter.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.