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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The next step for parents and guardians is stepping forward to claim the automatically generated account.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Students have been asked to return home after consulting their parents or guardians.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Some self-styled guardians of journalism think I should include a paragraph like the preceding one in every article I write.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
They have also roped in an environmental activist group, which has launched a petition calling for citizens to be authorised as guardians of urban trees.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Of course, officially, guardians weren’t supposed to show favouritism, but there were little displays of affection all the time within certain parameters; and most of what Ruth suggested fell easily within them.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
