Guardian

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdiːən/

Guardian (noun)

  1. a person who is legally responsible for someone else's care, especially a child.
  2. someone who watches over or protects another person or thing.
  3. a spirit or being believed to protect a person or place.

Examples

  • The guardian signed the documents for the child.
  • A guardian is responsible for the minor's welfare.

Common collocations: legal guardian, appoint a guardian, watchful guardian, act as a guardian, guardian angel

Synonyms of Guardian

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Guardian

  • someone who fails to care or protect