guardian

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die jemanden oder etwas schützt, bewacht oder die rechtliche Verantwortung für eine andere Person oder Sache trägt, z. B. für ein Kind oder wertvollen Besitz.

A noun referring to a person who protects, defends, or is legally responsible for someone or something, such as a child or a valuable asset.

1. Legal protectorB1formal

   A person who has the legal responsibility for the care and management of a child or someone unable to manage their own affairs.

   Vormund

   • The court appointed her as the legal guardian of the orphan.
   • His aunt became his guardian after his parents passed away.
   • Guardians must make decisions in the best interest of the child.

   Synonymeconservatorcustodiankeeperprotectortrustee

2. Protector or defenderB2formal

   Someone who protects or defends something, such as a place, tradition, or value.

   Hüter

   • The monks are the guardians of ancient knowledge.
   • She sees herself as a guardian of the environment.
   • The soldiers acted as guardians of the city's peace.

   Synonymechampioncustodiandefenderguardkeeperpreserverprotectorwarden