guardian | ||
1. | [ noun ] a person who cares for persons or property | |
Synonyms: | defender shielder protector | |
Related terms: | person preserver guard patron_saint lawman bodyguard champion custodian foster_parent watchdog chaperon keeper peacekeeper foster-parent fireman admonisher defend defend shield | |
2. | [ adjective ] providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding | |
Synonyms: | custodial tutelar tutelary | |
Examples: | "daycare that is educational and not just custodial" "a guardian angel" "tutelary gods" |
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Related terms: | protective | |
Similar spelling: |
Guardino guarding guardant Guertin gueridon Gardin Giardino Giardina gardiner guerdon |