ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Custodial

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /kʌsˈtoʊ.di.əl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Custodial is an adjective meaning Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.

Meaning

Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.

More Meanings

  1. Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.
  2. Providing punishment by incarceration.

Synonyms for custodial

Depending on context, synonyms include tutelar, tutelary, protective, guardian.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include guardian, tutelary, tutelar, protective, custodian, caretaker.

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