"custodian" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kəˈstoʊdiən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-custodian.wav [UK] Forms: custodian [singular], custodians [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A custodian is someone who is trusted with the custody or care of something or someone. Synonyms: caretaker, keeper
    Sense id: simple-custodian-en-noun-qN9wh4IL
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