Custodian
noun
A person who is responsible for maintaining or looking after something.
The school custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of the school.
Often appears as...
- school custodian
- custodian of records
noun
An official or legal guardian.
The child's custodian is responsible for their health and well-being.
Often appears as...
- legal custodian
- custodian of a child
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Formal
Academic
noun
In finance, a company that holds securities of an investor for safekeeping.
The bank acts as a custodian for its clients' investments.
Often appears as...
- bank custodian
- custodian of assets
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Formal
Technical
noun
A person who is responsible for maintaining or looking after something.
The school custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of the school.
Often appears as...
- school custodian
- custodian of records
noun
An official or legal guardian.
The child's custodian is responsible for their health and well-being.
Often appears as...
- legal custodian
- custodian of a child
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
In finance, a company that holds securities of an investor for safekeeping.
The bank acts as a custodian for its clients' investments.
Often appears as...
- bank custodian
- custodian of assets
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Care Responsibility
Indicates ongoing responsibility for care, often used for buildings or institutions.
As a museum custodian, she protects the art.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ownership
Being a custodian doesn't mean you own what you're looking after.
He is the custodian of the lost phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Protector Role
The word implies a protective, caring role beyond just cleaning and maintenance.
School custodians ensure a safe environment for students.
Pro Tip 1/3Care Responsibility
Indicates ongoing responsibility for care, often used for buildings or institutions.
As a museum custodian, she protects the art.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ownership
Being a custodian doesn't mean you own what you're looking after.
He is the custodian of the lost phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Protector Role
The word implies a protective, caring role beyond just cleaning and maintenance.
School custodians ensure a safe environment for students.
Pro Tip 1/3Care Responsibility
Indicates ongoing responsibility for care, often used for buildings or institutions.
As a museum custodian, she protects the art.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ownership
Being a custodian doesn't mean you own what you're looking after.
He is the custodian of the lost phone.
Pro Tip 3/3Protector Role
The word implies a protective, caring role beyond just cleaning and maintenance.
School custodians ensure a safe environment for students.
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Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
day to share our passion and love of nature we broadcast fre live in two schools around the world which enables the Future custodians of our planet the students to fall in love with nature if you pledge to this dive Life Project and come on this mission with us you'll be
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Brian Skerry reveals...
And that's because it's been protected, that it has come back. So I think the message is clear. The ocean is, indeed, resilient and tolerant to a point, but we must be good custodians. I became an underwater photographer because I fell in love with the sea,
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The secret student...
A custodian noticed what they were doing and reported them to the Gestapo. Both calmly denied any involvement— until the police gathered all the leaflets and placed them back in the empty case, where they fit perfectly. When Hans and Sophie confessed,
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See the 1,000-Year-Old...
mr. Latta body is the last remaining hair summon residing in Mexican for our generation of those who kept the secret of this ancient earth and pass it on to the next generation he as the custodian of windmills have devoted his life to
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We must reignite dream...
together in one human being what if you could put those human beings in schools all across the world not just to unlock the potential of young people but also of guidance counselor's of custodians in that school of teachers of
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Why Africa must become a...
and that instead of having its depositories beyond Africa's boundaries, people once more come from the rest of the world, even if in virtual space, to learn from us. All this we do as custodians on behalf of common humanity.
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Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
with the majesty of nature, we continue a sacred practice. Through the ephemeral nature of music, we are reminded that we are but temporary custodians of this land. And it is our duty to cultivate the land and ourselves
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Jennifer Senior: For...
our kids' happiness is paramount. That is what it means to raise kids in an age when they are economically worthless but emotionally priceless. We are all the custodians of their self-esteem.
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Black Market Demand for...
the deepest maybe stuff these men are dire key man who live in some guy who teak they are the custodians of one of the helmeted hornbills last remaining nesting areas
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Kasiva Mutua: How I use...
My roots shaped me and my culture is here to stay with me. Women can be custodians of culture, too. We are born to bring forth life, to nurture it.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
day to share our passion and love of nature we broadcast fre live in two schools around the world which enables the Future custodians of our planet the students to fall in love with nature if you pledge to this dive Life Project and come on this mission with us you'll be
Video examples
Brian Skerry reveals...
And that's because it's been protected, that it has come back. So I think the message is clear. The ocean is, indeed, resilient and tolerant to a point, but we must be good custodians. I became an underwater photographer because I fell in love with the sea,
Video examples
The secret student...
A custodian noticed what they were doing and reported them to the Gestapo. Both calmly denied any involvement— until the police gathered all the leaflets and placed them back in the empty case, where they fit perfectly. When Hans and Sophie confessed,
Video examples
See the 1,000-Year-Old...
mr. Latta body is the last remaining hair summon residing in Mexican for our generation of those who kept the secret of this ancient earth and pass it on to the next generation he as the custodian of windmills have devoted his life to
Video examples
We must reignite dream...
together in one human being what if you could put those human beings in schools all across the world not just to unlock the potential of young people but also of guidance counselor's of custodians in that school of teachers of
Video examples
Why Africa must become a...
and that instead of having its depositories beyond Africa's boundaries, people once more come from the rest of the world, even if in virtual space, to learn from us. All this we do as custodians on behalf of common humanity.
Video examples
Earth Day Eve 2021 PIPE...
with the majesty of nature, we continue a sacred practice. Through the ephemeral nature of music, we are reminded that we are but temporary custodians of this land. And it is our duty to cultivate the land and ourselves
Video examples
Jennifer Senior: For...
our kids' happiness is paramount. That is what it means to raise kids in an age when they are economically worthless but emotionally priceless. We are all the custodians of their self-esteem.
Video examples
Black Market Demand for...
the deepest maybe stuff these men are dire key man who live in some guy who teak they are the custodians of one of the helmeted hornbills last remaining nesting areas
Video examples
Kasiva Mutua: How I use...
My roots shaped me and my culture is here to stay with me. Women can be custodians of culture, too. We are born to bring forth life, to nurture it.
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Quote examples
Owen Jones
British Journalist
Humans should be the Earth's custodians, not its butchers. Much attention - though not enough - focuses on the existential threat posed by climate change. But humanity's mass destruction of the Earth's wildlife is all too little discussed.
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Jim Dale
British Musician
We talk about theatre museums filled with old costumes and things. What we also need is a theatre museum of the old routines on videotape. We are only the custodians of those techniques, and they should be preserved.
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Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
My mother imparted on me that I must be a good custodian of my father's name and that is what I ask of my children. One should conduct themselves in the correct manner, respect one's elders and do the right thing.
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Greg Rucka
American Writer
I think when you're working with a character that another writer is acting as - for lack of a better word - custodian of, your obligation as a professional is to not do anything that violates that 'primary' take.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
Woman was always the custodian of human sentiment, morality and honour, and in these respects, man always has yielded woman the palm.
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George Lois
American Artist
Museums are custodians of epiphanies, and these epiphanies enter the central nervous system and deep recesses of the mind.
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Allen Weinstein
American Public Servant
Not only the Archivist alone but all who work for NARA are designated custodians of America's national memory.
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Naseeruddin Shah
Indian Actor
Humans are the only ones who are the custodians of other people's morals.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.
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Jonathan Nolan
British Writer
I believe we should be good custodians of the Earth.
Quote examples
Owen Jones
British Journalist
Humans should be the Earth's custodians, not its butchers. Much attention - though not enough - focuses on the existential threat posed by climate change. But humanity's mass destruction of the Earth's wildlife is all too little discussed.
Quote examples
Jim Dale
British Musician
We talk about theatre museums filled with old costumes and things. What we also need is a theatre museum of the old routines on videotape. We are only the custodians of those techniques, and they should be preserved.
Quote examples
Chris Eubank Sr.
British Athlete
My mother imparted on me that I must be a good custodian of my father's name and that is what I ask of my children. One should conduct themselves in the correct manner, respect one's elders and do the right thing.
Quote examples
Greg Rucka
American Writer
I think when you're working with a character that another writer is acting as - for lack of a better word - custodian of, your obligation as a professional is to not do anything that violates that 'primary' take.
Quote examples
Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
Woman was always the custodian of human sentiment, morality and honour, and in these respects, man always has yielded woman the palm.
Quote examples
George Lois
American Artist
Museums are custodians of epiphanies, and these epiphanies enter the central nervous system and deep recesses of the mind.
Quote examples
Allen Weinstein
American Public Servant
Not only the Archivist alone but all who work for NARA are designated custodians of America's national memory.
Quote examples
Naseeruddin Shah
Indian Actor
Humans are the only ones who are the custodians of other people's morals.
Quote examples
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
Be as polite to the custodian as you are to the chairman of the board.
Quote examples
Jonathan Nolan
British Writer
I believe we should be good custodians of the Earth.
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