Guardian
noun
A person who looks after and is legally responsible for someone who is unable to manage their own affairs, especially a child whose parents have died.
After the accident, the boy's uncle became his guardian.
Often appears as...
- legal guardian
- guardian of the estate
noun
A person who protects or defends someone or something.
The military acts as the country's guardian against threats.
Often appears as...
- guardian angel
- national guardian
noun
A software that prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network.
The company's network is protected by an advanced internet guardian.
Often appears as...
- network guardian
- internet guardian
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Technical
noun
A person who looks after and is legally responsible for someone who is unable to manage their own affairs, especially a child whose parents have died.
After the accident, the boy's uncle became his guardian.
Often appears as...
- legal guardian
- guardian of the estate
noun
A person who protects or defends someone or something.
The military acts as the country's guardian against threats.
Often appears as...
- guardian angel
- national guardian
noun
A software that prevents unauthorized access to or from a private network.
The company's network is protected by an advanced internet guardian.
Often appears as...
- network guardian
- internet guardian
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
The guardian has legal responsibilities, similar to those of a parent to a child.
Her aunt is her legal guardian and signs all her school documents.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Parental
A guardian is not always a parent but has a similar caring role.
Though not her father, her guardian ensures she completes her homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Adoption Distinction
Being a guardian is different from adopting a child; it's often a temporary legal role.
He's the guardian for now but plans to adopt her next year.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
The guardian has legal responsibilities, similar to those of a parent to a child.
Her aunt is her legal guardian and signs all her school documents.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Parental
A guardian is not always a parent but has a similar caring role.
Though not her father, her guardian ensures she completes her homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Adoption Distinction
Being a guardian is different from adopting a child; it's often a temporary legal role.
He's the guardian for now but plans to adopt her next year.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Authority
The guardian has legal responsibilities, similar to those of a parent to a child.
Her aunt is her legal guardian and signs all her school documents.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Parental
A guardian is not always a parent but has a similar caring role.
Though not her father, her guardian ensures she completes her homework.
Pro Tip 3/3Adoption Distinction
Being a guardian is different from adopting a child; it's often a temporary legal role.
He's the guardian for now but plans to adopt her next year.
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Tim Urban: Inside the...
all of those good procrastinator feelings. And the question is, in this situation, with the Monkey behind the wheel, how does the procrastinator ever get himself over here to this blue zone, a less pleasant place, but where really important things happen? Well, turns out the procrastinator has a guardian angel,
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Why isn't the world...
which they then defend until the female’s laid her egg. Some male tunnelers avoid the fray by masquerading as hornless females and sneaking into tunnels to mate while the guardians’ heads are turned. The third group of dung beetles, dwellers, take the most straightforward approach,
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Protecting the Hooded...
for me the thing that i've taken away from here more than the grieves actually is it's the grieves are amazing but the passion they've inspired in the greek guardians that we have here they're such an inspiration to us because they've dedicated their whole lives to this place
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Meet the Heroes Who...
bigotry we are not doing it for yourself we are doing it for the nation it is a high time that we need to be the guardians of whatever I will given to a hoss nature as beautiful it is we need to make sure it's well protected these animals are helpless humans of power we
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A day in the life of an...
which directly translates to herdsman of the anus to the royal family, or, guardian of the royal anus. Inside, the House of Life is bustling as usual with scribes, priests, doctors, and students. Papyri containing all kinds of records, not just medical information,
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The Greek myth of Talos,...
and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods, this automaton was unlike anything Hephaestus had forged before. The god named his creation the first robot. Three times a day, the bronze guardian marched around the island's perimeter searching for interlopers.
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The guardian of the...
Galen was then appointed guardian of Yosemite to protect and preserve the land for over 20 years Galen is perhaps best known for discovering and saving these giant sequoia trees some of the oldest and largest living things in the world
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The truth about bats -...
Flying through the night, I watch over this world, a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight, I'm Okay, fine. So, I'm not Batman. I'm just a bat. But like Batman, I'm often misunderstood.
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Exploring the Bay of...
and allow you to feel the landscape so, so your job here is really important. It is. In my family there's four generations who have all guided, we have become kaitiaki or guardians, of all the areas,
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Guardians of the...
I'm a guardian of the guardians. I feel a duty to protect these guardians
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Tim Urban: Inside the...
all of those good procrastinator feelings. And the question is, in this situation, with the Monkey behind the wheel, how does the procrastinator ever get himself over here to this blue zone, a less pleasant place, but where really important things happen? Well, turns out the procrastinator has a guardian angel,
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Why isn't the world...
which they then defend until the female’s laid her egg. Some male tunnelers avoid the fray by masquerading as hornless females and sneaking into tunnels to mate while the guardians’ heads are turned. The third group of dung beetles, dwellers, take the most straightforward approach,
Video examples
Protecting the Hooded...
for me the thing that i've taken away from here more than the grieves actually is it's the grieves are amazing but the passion they've inspired in the greek guardians that we have here they're such an inspiration to us because they've dedicated their whole lives to this place
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Meet the Heroes Who...
bigotry we are not doing it for yourself we are doing it for the nation it is a high time that we need to be the guardians of whatever I will given to a hoss nature as beautiful it is we need to make sure it's well protected these animals are helpless humans of power we
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
which directly translates to herdsman of the anus to the royal family, or, guardian of the royal anus. Inside, the House of Life is bustling as usual with scribes, priests, doctors, and students. Papyri containing all kinds of records, not just medical information,
Video examples
The Greek myth of Talos,...
and powered by ichor, the life fluid of the gods, this automaton was unlike anything Hephaestus had forged before. The god named his creation the first robot. Three times a day, the bronze guardian marched around the island's perimeter searching for interlopers.
Video examples
The guardian of the...
Galen was then appointed guardian of Yosemite to protect and preserve the land for over 20 years Galen is perhaps best known for discovering and saving these giant sequoia trees some of the oldest and largest living things in the world
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
Flying through the night, I watch over this world, a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight, I'm Okay, fine. So, I'm not Batman. I'm just a bat. But like Batman, I'm often misunderstood.
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
and allow you to feel the landscape so, so your job here is really important. It is. In my family there's four generations who have all guided, we have become kaitiaki or guardians, of all the areas,
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Guardians of the...
I'm a guardian of the guardians. I feel a duty to protect these guardians
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Bruno Ganz
Swiss Actor
People in planes said: 'Ah, no need to be afraid, because with you here, nothing can happen. Now we are safe.' Or a mother said to her child: 'Look, there's your guardian angel.' They weren't joking. That was an amazing feeling. I loved that. Because that means much more than people saying, 'You are a very good actor,' or 'I love your work.
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Alonzo Mourning
American Athlete
I feel that each and every one of us as individuals has a responsibility to one another. None of us would be here without the help of someone else - whether it be guardians, teachers, parents, relatives, etc. - someone contributed to your well being as a person. We're all connected in so many different ways.
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Elisabeth Moss
American Actress
Ever since I was 15, when I did my first movie by myself, where my mom wasn't there and I had a guardian, I got to know the crew, and I got to be part of a group and a family. I love that part of it, the friendships that you make.
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Prunella Scales
English Actress
It breaks my heart to hear of our theatres struggling to survive. As well as playing a vital role in community life, they're guardians of our heritage and should be cherished.
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Cameron Mackintosh
British Businessman
Darling, when you're as old as I am, you cherish the very few musicals that have come your way that you know are great classics. You become their guardian.
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Chris LeDoux
American Musician
To me, Garth, he's kind of like my guardian angel. It's like every time I need some help, he's there.
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Ezra Furman
American Musician
Some part of me hopes for a guardian angel to protect me and other people who need protection.
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Micky Dolenz
American Actor
When I look back on my life, I wonder how I survived - my mother said I had a guardian angel.
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Vaclav Havel
Czechoslovakian Leader
Sometimes I wonder if suicides aren't in fact sad guardians of the meaning of life.
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James Madison
American President
In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people.
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Bruno Ganz
Swiss Actor
People in planes said: 'Ah, no need to be afraid, because with you here, nothing can happen. Now we are safe.' Or a mother said to her child: 'Look, there's your guardian angel.' They weren't joking. That was an amazing feeling. I loved that. Because that means much more than people saying, 'You are a very good actor,' or 'I love your work.
Quote examples
Alonzo Mourning
American Athlete
I feel that each and every one of us as individuals has a responsibility to one another. None of us would be here without the help of someone else - whether it be guardians, teachers, parents, relatives, etc. - someone contributed to your well being as a person. We're all connected in so many different ways.
Quote examples
Elisabeth Moss
American Actress
Ever since I was 15, when I did my first movie by myself, where my mom wasn't there and I had a guardian, I got to know the crew, and I got to be part of a group and a family. I love that part of it, the friendships that you make.
Quote examples
Prunella Scales
English Actress
It breaks my heart to hear of our theatres struggling to survive. As well as playing a vital role in community life, they're guardians of our heritage and should be cherished.
Quote examples
Cameron Mackintosh
British Businessman
Darling, when you're as old as I am, you cherish the very few musicals that have come your way that you know are great classics. You become their guardian.
Quote examples
Chris LeDoux
American Musician
To me, Garth, he's kind of like my guardian angel. It's like every time I need some help, he's there.
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Ezra Furman
American Musician
Some part of me hopes for a guardian angel to protect me and other people who need protection.
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Micky Dolenz
American Actor
When I look back on my life, I wonder how I survived - my mother said I had a guardian angel.
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Vaclav Havel
Czechoslovakian Leader
Sometimes I wonder if suicides aren't in fact sad guardians of the meaning of life.
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James Madison
American President
In no instance have... the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people.
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