Vormund — meaning in English

English meaning

• custodian noun A person responsible for looking after or protecting something.
• guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.

Senses

Vormund is used for these senses in English:

• custodian A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
• guardian (legal) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

custodian — full definition

1. noun A person responsible for looking after or protecting something.
2. noun US: a janitor or cleaner, especially in a school or office building.

guardian — full definition

1. noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
2. noun A person legally responsible for the care of a child or someone unable to care for themselves.

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