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custodian

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kʌˈstoʊdiən/ · UK /kʌˈstəʊdiən/

custodian means: Someone responsible for protecting or looking after a person, place, or valuable thing.

noun

PERSON IN CHARGEC1

Someone responsible for protecting or looking after a person, place, or valuable thing.

  • He is the custodian of the collection.
  • The court named her the child’s custodian.
  • Museums act as custodians of our shared history.

How to use it: custodian of someone/something (She is the custodian of the family records.)

Similar words: keeper, guardian, caretaker

Common phrases: custodian of something, legal custodian

BUILDING CARETAKERB2

Someone whose job is to clean a building and keep it in good condition.

  • The custodian cleaned the hall.
  • Our school has two custodians.
  • Ask the custodian to unlock the classroom.

Similar words: janitor, caretaker

Common phrases: school custodian, building custodian

Questions about custodian

What does custodian mean?

Someone responsible for protecting or looking after a person, place, or valuable thing.

What is custodian in other languages?

Türkçe: koruyucu · Español: custodio · Français: gardien · Deutsch: Hüter · Italiano: custode · 日本語: 管理者

How do you pronounce custodian?

In American English /kʌˈstoʊdiən/; in British English /kʌˈstəʊdiən/.

How do you use custodian in a sentence?

He is the custodian of the collection. The court named her the child’s custodian.

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