custodian

[kuh-stoh-dee-uhn]

noun

1. a person who has custody; keeper; guardian.

2. a person entrusted with guarding or maintaining a property; janitor.

custodian

/ kʌsˈtəʊdɪən /

noun

1. a person who has custody, as of a prisoner, ward, etc

2. a guardian or keeper, as of an art collection, etc

Other Word Forms

• custodianship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of custodian¹

1775–85; < Latin custōdi ( a ) watchman ( custody ) + -an

Example Sentences

The van was carrying a driver, a cash custodian and two armed security guards.

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This is all governed by code for security, and avoids central custodians.

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U.S. financial custodians, such as banks and brokerages, have strict rules about continuing to serve Americans who relocate abroad.

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“Section 529 plan withdrawals are now more flexible,” Battle explained, “allowing the custodian to use the money for schooling before college.”

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His father, John James Pistono, became head custodian at the high school.

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Related Words

• curator 
• keeper 
• overseer 
• protector 
• steward 
• superintendent 
• supervisor 
• warden 
• watchdog