trustee
noun
a person, usually one of a body of persons, appointed to administer the affairs of a company, institution, etc.
trustees
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pluralof trustee.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The program’s trust fund is currently on track to run out of money in 2032, at which point recipients would receive about 78% of the benefits they’re owed, according to the latest trustees report.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
It said that trustees had "listened carefully to feedback" and recognised the "clear need for change".
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Vinita Prabhakar filed a federal lawsuit against South Florida State College President Fred Hawkins and the school’s board of trustees, arguing her dismissal violated her First Amendment rights and academic freedom.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
I am not now privy to the thinking of Yale administrators and trustees.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
“The board of trustees will hear about this,” said Mom.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
