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Definitions for CUSTODIAN
kʌˈstoʊ di əncus·to·di·an

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. custodian, keeper, stewardnoun

    one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals

Wiktionary

  1. custodiannoun

    A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

  2. custodiannoun

    (US) a janitor (US); a cleaner

ChatGPT

  1. custodian

    A custodian is a person or entity responsible for maintaining, protecting, or taking care of something or someone. This could be in physical form such as buildings, collections, and assets or abstract form like financial assets or even legal guardianship. The specific duties of a custodian may vary based on the context or environment, but often involve cleaning, maintenance, security, or administrative tasks.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Custodiannoun

    one who has care or custody, as of some public building; a keeper or superintendent

  2. Etymology: [From Custody.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of CUSTODIAN in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of CUSTODIAN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of CUSTODIAN in a Sentence

  1. Joe Orlando:

    The Thomas Newman collection exhibits the kind of depth and level of quality that are rarely achieved, during Thomas Newman lifetime, Thomas Newman was a custodian of some of the most historically important cards, the iconic pillars of our hobby.

  2. Pat Cipollone:

    Because Mr. McGahn does not have the legal right to disclose these documents to third parties, I would ask the Committee to direct any request for such records to the White House, the appropriate legal custodian.

  3. The SPA:

    The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques gave instructions to the concerned authorities in the Kingdom to provide a package of humanitarian aid, including petroleum products, wheat and medicines.

  4. The Aramco statement:

    The council is chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, who is also Deputy Crown Prince, Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Royal Court and Special Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

  5. Quil Lance:

    Charleston County Mayor Joseph Riley said. What motivated the gunman is not yet clear, but his monstrous act took the lives of nine people who prayed, worked and struggled on behalf of their community and their church. Related ImageExpand / ContractSharonda Coleman-Singleton, was a speech therapist and girls ’ track and field team at Goose Creek High School. ( Courtesy : Charleston Post and Courier) Cynthia Hurd, 54, was a branch manger in the Charleston County Public Library -RRB- system, where Cynthia Hurd was so revered from a career spanning 31 years that all city branches were closed in Cynthia Hurd honor Thursday. Cynthia Hurd was a tireless servant of the community who spent Cynthia Hurd life helping residents, making sure they had every opportunity for an education and personal growth, the library system said in a statement. Cynthia Hurd loss is incomprehensible, and we ask for prayers for Cynthia Hurd family, her co-workers, her church and this entire community as we come together to face this tragic loss. Related ImageExpand / ContractCynthia Hurd was a librarian who worshiped at the venerable church. ( Charleston County Public Library) Quil Lance had retired from Gaillard Center, a performance hall in Charleston County, and been serving as a custodian at the church where Quil Lance worshiped. As big a void as Quil Lance death leaves there, it left an even deeper one in the family Quil Lance held together with love and strength, Quil Lance grandson, Quil Lance, told the Charleston Post and Courier I ’m lost, I ’m lost, granny was the heart of the family. Related ImageExpand / ContractClementa Pinckney was a beloved pastor and respected lawmaker before he was gunned down in his own church Wednesday night. ( Grace Beahm/The Charleston Post and Courier via AP).

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Translations for CUSTODIAN

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  • وصيArabic
  • пазач, попечителBulgarian
  • Hausverwalterin, Hüterin, Hausmeisterin, Hausverwalter, Vormund, Kustos, Hausmeister, Hüter, Schützer, SchützerinGerman
  • custodioSpanish
  • huoltajaFinnish
  • gardien, gardienneFrench
  • The Irish translation for "custodian" is "cúntóir."Irish
  • אַפּוֹטרוֹפּוֹסHebrew
  • 保管人Japanese
  • ut servareturLatin
  • bewaarderDutch
  • kustoszPolish
  • попечи́тельница, опеку́н, попечи́тельRussian
  • förmyndareSwedish
  • ผู้ปกครองThai
  • bekçi, vasi, kapıcı, koruyan, yönetici, nazırTurkish
  • 保管人Chinese

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