Guardian
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdiːən/
Guardian (noun)
- a person who is legally responsible for someone else's care, especially a child.
- someone who watches over or protects another person or thing.
- 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