guardian

/ˈɡɑrdiən/
noun
  1. A person who protects or watches over someone or something.
    • My older sister has always been my guardian, looking out for me at school.
    • The museum hired a security guard to be the guardian of the ancient artifacts.
    • The park ranger acted as a guardian of the forest, ensuring no one littered or started fires.
  2. A person who is legally responsible for a child or an adult who cannot take care of themselves.
    • The court appointed a guardian to manage the elderly man's finances.
    • As a guardian, you must make decisions that are in the best interest of the child.
    • After her parents passed away, her aunt became her legal guardian.
  3. A person or thing that defends or preserves something, such as a tradition, value, or institution.
    • The old lighthouse stood as a guardian of the harbor, guiding ships safely to shore.
    • She considers herself a guardian of her family's cultural traditions.
    • Many see the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Constitution.
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