guardian
noun
a person who guards, protects, or preserves.
guardians
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pluralof guardian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They seem to want us to believe that they no longer want to “move fast and break things” but will instead stand as vigilant guardians between humanity and a technological apocalypse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
The guardians saw it was an operation that went wrong so they closed it down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
If you have children under 18, you can also name guardians for them.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
It’s best if parents have a discussion with the person they’re naming, so that everyone’s on the same page and the prospective guardians are willing and able to step up if the need arises.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Then after a pause: “It’s just what people say when they’re feeling sorry for themselves. It’s just talk. The guardians never told us anything like that.”
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
