| Main Entry: |
guardian |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
keeper, protector |
Synonyms: |
angel*,
attendant, baby-sitter, bird dog, cerberus,
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
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| Notes: |
guardian is from Old French gardein 'protector, custodian,' while warden is from Old North French wardein 'guardian, custodian'; both words came from Frankish, represented by Old High German warten 'to watch, guard' |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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