trustee
5 synonyms for trustee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or organisation legally responsible for managing property or money on behalf of someone else.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use trustee
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
board of trustees
appoint a trustee
Etymology
Formed from trust plus the suffix -ee, which marks the person on the receiving end of an action (compare "employee").
Full origin of trustee →Frequently asked questions
What does “trustee” mean?
The word “trustee” means a person or organisation legally responsible for managing property or money on behalf of someone else. In plain terms, someone entrusted with managing money, property, or an organisation for someone else's benefit.
How do you pronounce “trustee”?
“Trustee” is pronounced truhs-TEE (/tɹʌsˈtiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “trustee” in a sentence?
Here is “trustee” used in a sentence: “The trustee released the funds once the beneficiary turned eighteen.”
What part of speech is “trustee”?
“Trustee” is a noun.
Is “trustee” a common word?
“Trustee” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a trustee and a beneficiary?
A trustee is the person or organisation legally responsible for managing property or money on behalf of someone else, while a beneficiary is the person who actually benefits from that property or money. The trustee holds and administers the assets, but does not own them for personal use.
What is the difference between a trustee and a trustor?
A trustor is the person who creates a trust and places assets into it, while a trustee is the person or organisation appointed to manage those assets according to the trustor's wishes. The trustor sets the terms, and the trustee carries them out.
Can a trustee also be a beneficiary?
Yes, in many arrangements a trustee can also be named as one of the beneficiaries, though they still must manage the trust's assets responsibly on behalf of all beneficiaries, not just themselves. This dual role is common in family trusts.
