Custodian
/kʌˈstoʊdiən/
Definitions
A person entrusted with the care of property or another person.
/kʌˈstoʊdiən/
A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.
The school custodian ensures the building is clean and safe for students.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're in charge of taking care of something important, like a pet or a precious toy. A custodian is like that person for a building, a museum, or even a child – they keep things safe and in good shape.
👶 For kids: Someone who takes care of a place or a thing.
More Examples
The bank hired a custodian to protect its valuable documents.
As the custodian of the family's heirloom, she made sure it was preserved properly.
How It's Used
"The museum's custodian ensures the artifacts are well-preserved."
"The court appointed a custodian to manage the child's assets."
"The building's custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the common areas."
From Middle English *custodien*, from Old French *custodian* (“guardian, protector”), from Latin *custōdius* (“guarding, protecting”), from *custōs* (“guardian, keeper”).
The term 'custodian' has been used for centuries, dating back to legal and religious contexts for protecting assets and individuals.
Memory tip
Think of a person carefully holding a *custard* pie, guarding it with utmost care—the *custodian* of the pie!