custodian
noun
a person who has custody; keeper; guardian.
custodians
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pluralof custodian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The GunaiKurnai, an Australian Aboriginal nation, are recognized as the traditional custodians of Gippsland and the southern Victorian Alps.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The Bank is one of the largest custodians of gold in the world.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Last year other Washington school district unions went on strike, including custodians and other staff in Evergreen Public Schools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
All the major retirement-account custodians offer this level of service, but it’s not the same as what you’re looking for in terms of an ongoing, personal relationship.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
She thought they were probably custodians planning the summer renovations.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
