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

McVey also argued that the party could take a leaf out of Thatcher's book when it comes to the task of rebuilding its reputation as a competent custodian of the British economy.

From BBC

Murphy described the film as a love letter to teachers, as they are "custodians of next generation."

From BBC

We feel blessed to be given the role of custodians of this club.

From BBC

We have to become better builders, wiser custodians and smarter assemblers of resilient, resistant communities if we intend to live here in the numbers that we are.

From Los Angeles Times

"Owners need to recognise that they have a responsibility to be the custodians of a club and hand it on in good shape to the next generation," she added.

From BBC

Related Words

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