Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guardian
noun
/ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/
Definition
A guardian is a person who is legally appointed to take care of someone else, especially a minor or someone unable to manage their own affairs.
Examples
- The child’s guardian signed the consent form for the school trip.
- She acts as a guardian to her younger siblings after their parents passed away.
- In some states, the court assigns a guardian for individuals who are incapacitated.
Meaning
The term usually refers to someone who protects or oversees another person’s well-being or interests.
Synonyms
- protector
- caretaker
- warden
- protector
- overseer
