guardian

Everyday

1. (law) A person who is legally responsible for looking after a child who is not their own, for example when the parents have died or cannot care for the child. tree →
2. A person or thing that protects or guards something. tree →
3. (church) In some Christian beliefs, a guardian angel is an angel who watches over each person. tree →

In the lessons

In school letters «parent or guardian» means the adult who looks after the child. In stories guardians protect treasure, kingdoms or forests. In adult life and law it is about who cares for a child. Phrases: parent or guardian, legal guardian, guardian angel, guardian of the forest.

Examples

• Please ask your parent or guardian to sign this form. tree →
• After her parents died, her aunt became her guardian. tree →
• The dog is the guardian of the farm. tree →
• Many Christians believe in a guardian angel who watches over them. tree →
• The tall trees are the guardians of the valley. tree →
• The museum is the guardian of the town's history. tree →
• Where does she dwell?" said the guardian angel. tree →

Note

Noun for the role: guardianship. Related: guard. A guardian need not be a relative. In ethics and law lessons, a guardian has many of the same duties as a parent.