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warder

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Warder (noun) means (chiefly British) A prison guard. Example: “The warder unlocked the cell door for the morning count.”

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(chiefly British) A prison guard.

"The warder unlocked the cell door for the morning count."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA British term for a prison guard.

UK vs US

Mostly British usage; American English typically says "prison guard" or "correctional officer."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: warders

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Etymology

From Middle English warder, wardere, in part perhaps carrying on Old English weardere ("one who holds a country; inhabitant"), from Proto-West Germanic *wardārī ("guard, follower, watchman, lookout"); equivalent to ward plus -er. Cognate with Dutch waarder ("inspector"), German Low German Wärder ("guard, watchman") and German Wärter ("guard, keeper, attendant").

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for warder

larder hoarder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “warder” mean?

The word “warder” means (chiefly British) A prison guard. In plain terms, a British term for a prison guard.

How do you use “warder” in a sentence?

Here is “warder” used in a sentence: “The warder unlocked the cell door for the morning count.”

What part of speech is “warder”?

“Warder” is a noun.

What is the meaning of warder?

"warder" (noun) means (chiefly British) A prison guard.