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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These custodians of the land see the bill as a violation of the right to self-determination for which they fought for centuries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
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
It took the custodians less than one assembly to wash it off and paint it over.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
