guarantor

[gar-uhn-tawr, -ter]

noun

1. a person, group, system, etc., that guarantees.

2. a person who makes or gives a guarantee, guaranty, warrant, etc.

guarantor

/ ˌɡærənˈtɔː /

noun

1. a person who gives or is bound by a guarantee or guaranty; surety

Other Word Forms

• preguarantor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of guarantor¹

First recorded in 1850–55; guarant(ee) + -or ²

Example Sentences

In 2022, when Russia launched the full-scale invasion of Moldova's neighbour Ukraine, she made a decisive turn towards Europe as the only guarantor of her own country's security and its sovereignty.

From BBC

The leaders of the members of the regional grouping Igad - including Uganda - are supposed to be the guarantors of the 2018 deal.

From BBC

“You’re here as a security guarantor,” he said of the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucian Cook, head of residential research at estate agency Savills, said more parents were acting as guarantors when tenancies were agreed.

From BBC

"The United States and France, as guarantors of the cessation of hostilities agreement, must assume their responsibilities and compel Israel to immediately cease its attacks," it wrote.

From BBC

Related Words

• backer 
• underwriter