English · Family & People
guardian
/ˈɡɑːdiən/
[/ˈɡɑːdiən/]
legal protector
Advancednoun
Definition
A person legally responsible for the care of a child or another person.
Example
After the accident, her aunt became her legal guardian.
After the accident, her aunt became her legal guardian.
Etymology
From Old French "garder," to guard or keep.
How & Where It’s Used
A legal term for someone responsible for another's welfare.