Warder
noun
A person who is in charge of guarding prisoners.
The warder checked on the prisoners every hour.
Often appears as...
- prison warder
- warder keys
noun
A staff or truncheon (type of club) symbolizing office or authority.
The grand wizard carried a warder as a symbol of his authority.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
noun
A person who is in charge of guarding prisoners.
The warder checked on the prisoners every hour.
Often appears as...
- prison warder
- warder keys
noun
A staff or truncheon (type of club) symbolizing office or authority.
The grand wizard carried a warder as a symbol of his authority.
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Prison Context
Warder is often used in the context of jails and penitentiaries.
The warder escorted the inmate back to his cell.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Warder connotes an authoritative role within a prison setting.
As the head warder, she oversees the facility's daily operations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Police
Unlike police, a warder's authority is limited to the prison they work in.
Warders maintain order within the prison, but do not enforce laws outside.
Pro Tip 1/3Prison Context
Warder is often used in the context of jails and penitentiaries.
The warder escorted the inmate back to his cell.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Warder connotes an authoritative role within a prison setting.
As the head warder, she oversees the facility's daily operations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Police
Unlike police, a warder's authority is limited to the prison they work in.
Warders maintain order within the prison, but do not enforce laws outside.
Pro Tip 1/3Prison Context
Warder is often used in the context of jails and penitentiaries.
The warder escorted the inmate back to his cell.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Warder connotes an authoritative role within a prison setting.
As the head warder, she oversees the facility's daily operations.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Police
Unlike police, a warder's authority is limited to the prison they work in.
Warders maintain order within the prison, but do not enforce laws outside.
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