CEFR B1

warden

noun

Meaning

A person responsible for controlling or supervising a particular place or activity.

Examples

The park warden checked the visitors' permits.
He was appointed as the warden of the college.

Synonyms: keeper, guard, superintendent, administrator, overseer

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warden (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːrdən/

Definition

A person responsible for controlling or supervising a particular place or activity.

Examples

The park warden checked the visitors' permits.
He was appointed as the warden of the college.
The warden of the lighthouse kept the lamp burning through the night.

How to Use warden

warden of (prepositional phrase): To be in charge of a specific place or institution. — "She was the warden of the university dormitory."
acting warden (collocation): A person temporarily performing the duties of a warden. — "The deputy warden served as the acting warden during the investigation."

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