noun
castellan
KAS-tuh-luhn
Castellan (noun) means the official put in charge of guarding and running a castle on behalf of its lord. Example: “The castellan refused entry to the strangers at nightfall.”
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The official put in charge of guarding and running a castle on behalf of its lord.
"The castellan refused entry to the strangers at nightfall."
How to use castellan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe person historically responsible for managing a castle.
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Etymology
From Old French castelain, ultimately from Latin castellanus, related to castellum ("castle").
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What does “castellan” mean?
The word “castellan” means the official put in charge of guarding and running a castle on behalf of its lord. In plain terms, the person historically responsible for managing a castle.
How do you pronounce “castellan”?
“Castellan” is pronounced KAS-tuh-luhn (/ˈkæstələn/ in IPA).
How do you use “castellan” in a sentence?
Here is “castellan” used in a sentence: “The castellan refused entry to the strangers at nightfall.”
What is another word for “castellan”?
Words with a similar meaning to “castellan” include chatelain.
What part of speech is “castellan”?
“Castellan” is a noun.
Where does the word “castellan” come from?
The word “castellan” comes from Latin. From Old French castelain, ultimately from Latin castellanus, related to castellum ("castle").
