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Word: Custodian
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Latin custodia (see custody) + -an
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kʌˈstəʊdɪən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something
Short Definition:person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something
Examples:- the custodians of pension and insurance funds
- the custodian of the Great Seal in Canada is always the Secretary of State
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