Warden

usgb/ˈwɔːrdn/
noun

A person in charge of a certain place or thing like a prison or park, ensuring rules are followed.

The prison warden ensures that all inmates follow the prison rules.
Visual representation of "warden" - A person in charge of a certain place or thing like a prison or park, ensuring rules are followed

Often appears as...

  • prison warden
  • park warden
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Authority Figure

A warden is someone with authority and responsibility to enforce rules and maintain order.

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The park warden fined them for littering.
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Disciplinary Context

The term often implies that the warden has the power to give punishments if rules are broken.

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The traffic warden gave out parking tickets.
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Protection

A warden also has a role in protecting the place or people under their care.

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The wildlife warden protects endangered species.
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