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guardian
What does guardian mean?
guardian (noun): a person who cares for persons or property.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce guardian?
/ˈɡɑɹdiən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does guardian come from?
From Middle English gardein, garden, from Old French guardein, from the verb guarder, of Germanic origin.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of guardian?
Words related to guardian
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “guardian” mean?
something that aids or promotes well-being
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a person who cares for persons or property
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an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
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an institution created to conduct business
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Which word is closest in meaning to “guardian”?
defender
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research
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position
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industry
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