custodian — a person who has responsibility for or looks after something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who has responsibility for or looks after something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstədiən/
Example Sentences
- The custodian found a love letter hidden in a locker and became the school's unofficial matchmaker.
- As the custodian of the company's coffee machine, Jake wielded more power than the CEO.
- The museum custodian ensures that all artifacts are properly preserved.
custodian
NOUN[/ˈkʌstədiən/]
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something
The custodian polishes the museum floor before dawn while ancient statues watch silently.
The custodian stands with the guardian and librarian!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin custodia, meaning 'protection' or 'guardianship'. It evolved to denote a person who guards, protects, or takes care of something, particularly in institutional or legal contexts.
Breakdown
custodi- (from Latin custodia, protection) + -an (agent suffix, one who). The suffix -an forms an agent noun indicating a person who performs the action of the root.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The custodian found a love letter hidden in a locker and became the school's unofficial matchmaker.”
“As the custodian of the company's coffee machine, Jake wielded more power than the CEO.”
“The museum custodian ensures that all artifacts are properly preserved.”
“She was appointed as the custodian of her nephew after the accident.”
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