Warder

usgb/ˈwɔːrdər/
noun

A person who is in charge of guarding prisoners.

The warder checked on the prisoners every hour.
Visual representation of "warder" - A person who is in charge of guarding prisoners.

Often appears as...

  • prison warder
  • warder keys
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Prison Context

Warder is often used in the context of jails and penitentiaries.

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The warder escorted the inmate back to his cell.
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Authority Figure

Warder connotes an authoritative role within a prison setting.

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As the head warder, she oversees the facility's daily operations.
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Not Police

Unlike police, a warder's authority is limited to the prison they work in.

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Warders maintain order within the prison, but do not enforce laws outside.
Visual representation of the word "Warder"

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