Meaning of the word guardian in English

What does guardian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

guardian

US /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/
UK /ˈɡɑː.di.ən/
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Noun

a person who protects or takes care of someone or something

Example:
The museum hired a new guardian to protect its valuable artifacts.
She acts as the legal guardian for her younger siblings.