guardian

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который защищает, оберегает или несет юридическую ответственность за кого-то или что-то, например, за ребенка или ценное имущество.

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.

   Опекун

   • 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.

   Синонимыconservatorcustodiankeeperprotectortrustee

2. Protector or defenderB2formal

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

   Хранитель

   • 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.

   Синонимыchampioncustodiandefenderguardkeeperpreserverprotectorwarden