What does custodian mean?
Custodian means A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper..
Custodian
/kəˈstoʊdiən/ · noun
Meaning
A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper..
Definitions by Sense
- A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
- An administrator.
- A gaolkeeper.
- A protector or guard.
- (US, Canada) A janitor; a cleaner.
Example Sentences
After their parents' death, their aunt became the children's custodian.
The building's custodian could fix nearly anything. The place always looked great!
The middle class is the. demitone of human society, custodian of the balance, and no fair social order could exist without the cooperation of this class.
Dr. Weber and her colleagues are the latest custodians of the Beal seed viability experiment: a multicentury attempt to figure out how long seeds can lie dormant in the soil without losing their ability to germinate.
Synonyms for custodian
Antonyms for custodian
Related Words
Word Forms
- custodians
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for custodian?
Common synonyms include keeper, steward.
What is the opposite of custodian?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use custodian in a sentence?
After their parents' death, their aunt became the children's custodian.
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