"guardian" meaning in English

See guardian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɑr.di.ən/ [US], /ˈɡɑː.dɪən/ [UK] Audio: en-us-guardian.ogg [US] Forms: guardian [singular], guardians [plural]
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  1. A guardian is the person who is responsible by law for looking after a child, especially if it is not their parents.
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  2. A guardian is a person who guards or protects something.
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