guardian (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
Definition
A person who protects or defends someone or something.
Examples
The court appointed a legal guardian for the orphaned children.
She acted as a guardian of the ancient traditions.
He was the sole guardian of the family's secrets.
How to Use guardian
- guardian of (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who protects or is responsible for a specific thing or concept. — "He saw himself as the guardian of the forest."
- act as guardian (collocation)
- To perform the role of a protector or caregiver. — "The older sister had to act as guardian for her younger brothers."
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