guardian — a person who protects or defends someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who protects or defends someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
Korean meaning: 보호자, 수호자
Korean pronunciation: **가**디언
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's the guardian of the refrigerator, sitting there all day long.
- The teacher became a guardian of knowledge, protecting students from ignorance.
- He appointed his sister as guardian of his children in his will.
guardian
NOUN//ˈɡɑːrdiən//
a person who protects or defends someone or something
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɡɑːrdiən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɡɑːdiən/
🌳Etymology
Rootguard
Suffix--ian
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'gardien'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '지키다, 보호하다'를 뜻하는 'garder'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 정원(garden)을 가꾸고 지키는 사람처럼, guardian도 소중한 것을 보호하는 역할을 합니다.
🎵Rhyme
custodiancomedianmedian
custodian
comedian
median
🔗Collocations
guardian angel
legal guardian
guardian of tradition
appointed guardian
guardian's consent
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks he's the guardian of the refrigerator, sitting there all day long.”
“The teacher became a guardian of knowledge, protecting students from ignorance.”
“He appointed his sister as guardian of his children in his will.”
😄 Fun example
“The security guard called himself the 'guardian of the parking lot' very seriously.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
protectordefendercustodiankeepercaretaker
Antonyms
attackerdestroyerthreat
Related
guardprotectcustodycaresafety
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