custodian

[kuh-stoh-dee-uhn] / kʌˈstoʊ di ən /

NOUN

caretaker, maintenance person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curator keeper overseer protector steward superintendent supervisor warden watchdog

STRONG

Cerberus bodyguard cleaner concierge escort guardian manager sitter super

WEAK

baby sitter claviger cleaning person housesitter maintenance person swamper watchperson

Example Sentences

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These trust charters allow crypto companies to act as the custodian and investment manager of their client assets across the country.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

I’m just that current custodian looking after them for future generations,’ ” Walker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

But the market is a ruthless custodian of art.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For Umaru Riskuwa, 59, the custodian of the mosque, Ramadan offers "those who take insurgency as their business" an opportunity to make "people feel peace in their heart".

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Jongintaba, he argued, would not only be a fine custodian of the crown but an excellent mentor to the young prince.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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