CEFR C1

trustees

noun

Meaning

Individuals or members of a board legally appointed to hold and administer property or assets for the benefit of another person or group, or for an institution like a university or charity.

Examples

The board of trustees voted to approve the new budget for the foundation.
As a trustee, she is responsible for ensuring the museum's collection is properly cared for.

Synonyms: directors, governors, regents, custodians

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trustees (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: trʌsˈtiːz

Definition

Individuals or members of a board legally appointed to hold and administer property or assets for the benefit of another person or group, or for an institution like a university or charity.

Examples

The board of trustees voted to approve the new budget for the foundation.
As a trustee, she is responsible for ensuring the museum's collection is properly cared for.

How to Use trustees

board of trustees (collocation): A governing body of an institution or trust. — "The hospital is governed by a dedicated board of trustees."
trustees of a charity (collocation): People who manage a charity's assets and operations. — "The trustees of the charity ensure all donations are used transparently."
trustees for the estate (prepositional phrase): Individuals managing the assets of a deceased person. — "The will named his two children as trustees for the estate."

Synonyms of trustees

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