guardian
Translation
guardian, protector, custodian
Examples
His aunt became his legal guardian.
His aunt became his legal guardian.
The museum is the guardian of the nation's heritage.
The museum is the guardian of the nation's heritage.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) guardian a person legally responsible for someone His aunt became his legal guardian.
a guardian of ((sth.)) a person or thing that protects something The museum is the guardian of the nation's heritage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protector, custodian, keeper; Antonyms: ward
Etymology
From 'guard' + the suffix '-ian', which denotes a person with a certain role or skill (like musician, librarian). So, a person who guards.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'guard' for a person or a concept. The '-ian' suffix tells you it's a person performing that role.