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Definition of Guardian
1. Noun. A person who cares for persons or property.
Specialized synonyms: Admonisher, Monitor, Reminder, Bodyguard, Escort, Champion, Fighter, Hero, Paladin, Chaperon, Chaperone, Custodian, Keeper, Steward, Fire Fighter, Fire-eater, Firefighter, Fireman, Foster Parent, Foster-parent, Guard, Keeper, Law Officer, Lawman, Peace Officer, Patron Saint, Peacekeeper, Tribune, Watchdog
Generic synonyms: Preserver
Derivative terms: Defend, Defend, Defend, Guardianship, Guardianship, Protect, Protectorship, Shield
Definition of Guardian
1. n. One who guards, preserves, or secures; one to whom any person or thing is committed for protection, security, or preservation from injury; a warden.
2. a. Performing, or appropriate to, the office of a protector; as, a guardian care.
Definition of Guardian
1. one that guards [n -S] - See also: guards
Medical Definition of Guardian
1. Performing, or appropriate to, the office of a protector; as, a guardian care. Feast of Guardian Angels a church festival instituted by Pope Paul V, and celebrated on October 2d. Guardian angel. The particular spiritual being believed in some branches of the Christian church to have guardianship and protection of each human being from birth. Hence, a protector or defender in general. Guardian spirit, in the belief of many pagan nations, a spirit, often of a deceased relative or friend, that presides over the interests of a household, a city, or a region. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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