Definition of CUSTODIAN

custodian

Meanings

Plural: custodians

Noun

  • one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
  • A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
  • An administrator.
  • A goalkeeper.
  • A protector or guard.
  • A janitor; a cleaner.

Origin / Etymology

From a shortening of Latin custōdiānātus, from Latin custōdia (“a keeping, watch, guard, prison”), from custōs (“a keeper, watchman, guard”). By surface analysis, custody + -ian.

Synonyms

keeper, steward

Scrabble Score: 12

custodian is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
custodian is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
custodian is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

custodian is a valid Words With Friends word