custodian

/kʌˈstoʊdiən/
noun
  1. A person who cleans and takes care of a building, such as a school or office.
    • Our office custodian empties the trash bins and vacuums the carpets.
    • The school hired a new custodian to maintain the gymnasium.
    • The custodian mops the hallways every night after school.
  2. A person who has legal responsibility for the care of someone or something, especially a child or valuable property.
    • He became the custodian of his late brother's estate.
    • The museum's custodian ensures the paintings are kept at the right temperature.
    • After the divorce, the court appointed her as the custodian of the children.
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