guardian

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that watches or protects something
  • noun: one that 'guards'
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: custodian, warden, curator

Examples

  • a usage criticized by people who consider themselves 'guardians of' proper English

  • After the death of her parents, her uncle was appointed as her legal 'guardian'.

  • The historical society sees itself as the 'guardian of' the town's traditions.

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  • (..) Freder, Joh Fredersen's Son: Gustav Fr'lich Rotwang, the inventor: Rudolf Klein-Rogge The Thin Man: Fritz Rasp Josaphat: Theodor Loos : Erwin Biswanger Grot, the guardian of the Heart Machine: Heinrich George The Creative Man The Machine Man Death The Seven Deadly Sins (..)
    1927 Metropolis