Trustee
trʌˈstiː
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or a body of persons who are given control of property or funds on behalf of a third party.
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A person or body of persons appointed to administer a trust or a property.
The trustee manages the assets of the estate.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a big piggy bank with all your savings, but you're too busy to watch it. A trustee is like a responsible adult who keeps an eye on it for you, making sure it stays safe and maybe even grows!
👶 For kids: A trustee is someone who takes care of things for other people, like money or land, to make sure they are safe and used the right way.
More Examples
The board of trustees is responsible for the school's finances.
He was appointed as a trustee for his children's inheritance.
How It's Used
"The trustees are responsible for managing the funds of the charity."
"The trustee oversees the investments in the pension fund."
"The board of trustees governs the university."
A person who is a member of a board of directors or similar governing body, especially for a charitable or educational institution.
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A member of a governing body.
The trustees oversee the operations of the hospital.
💡 Simply: Imagine a school or a charity. They have a group of important people, like a super-smart club, called trustees. Their job is to make big decisions to help the school or charity run smoothly and achieve their goals.
👶 For kids: A trustee is someone who helps make important decisions for a group or school.
More Examples
The board of trustees is responsible for hiring the new president.
She was elected as a trustee to represent the community.
How It's Used
"She serves as a trustee on the board of directors for the local art museum."
"The trustees of the university met to discuss the budget."
Synonyms & Antonyms
From Middle English *truste*, from Old Norse *traustr* ("trustworthy, strong"). The suffix -ee indicates a person who receives or is the object of an action.
The term 'trustee' has been used for centuries, evolving from its original meaning related to financial trusts and property management to encompass governance in various institutions.
Memory tip
Think of a **trust**ing individual who is in charge of the **trust** (funds/property).
Word Origin
"trustworthy, strong"