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guardian angel

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noun

  1. an angel believed to protect a particular person, as from danger or error.

  2. a person who looks after or is concerned with the welfare of another.

Etymology

Origin of guardian angel

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

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"I think I must have a guardian angel," said Cizeron.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Lucian Msamati plays Cornelius, a sort of guardian angel for Paige, his sometime neighbor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

What’s it like to be the guardian angel of people who text while driving?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Ecclestone, a former second-hand car dealer, recognised a kindred spirit and was a kind of guardian angel at times as Jordan navigated the choppy waters of being a privateer team owner.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

Today at two o’clock my brother was without a dream team or a guardian angel on the jury.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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