guardian

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡɑr.di.ən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɡɑː.dɪən/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular guardian

Plural guardians

1. (countable & uncountable) A guardian is the person who is responsible by law for looking after a child, especially if it is not their parents.

   His grandmother was his legal guardian.

2. (countable) A guardian is a person who guards or protects something.