custodial

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of holding and maintaining the possession of something, especially a position of authority or a trust.

  - "The custodian is responsible for the safety and maintenance of the school building."
  - "The company appointed a new custodian to oversee its assets."

• Noun

  A person who looks after and protects something, such as a building or a collection.

  - "The museum has a team of custodians to ensure the exhibits are not damaged."
  - "The library employs custodians to keep the books in order and tidy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with custodial
adjutorial , constitutional , educational , judicial , presidential , regional

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Variants

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custodial

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'custodia' meaning 'protection, guardianship'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'custodial' is also used in law to refer to the physical custody of a child.

2. In some countries, custodians are called 'wardens' or 'keepers'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guardian: A person who is appointed to protect and care for the interests of another person, especially a child or someone incapable of managing their own affairs.

2. Protector: A person who shields or defends someone or something.

3. Steward: A person who manages and preserves resources and maintains order.

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Culture

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In literature, custodial is often used to describe the guardians or caretakers of places or institutions. In art, there are depictions of custodians in various roles, from protecting religious relics to guarding priceless collections. In music, there are songs about the responsibilities and challenges of being a custodian.

How to Memorize "custodial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a key to a building, ensuring its safety and maintenance.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a librarian, keeping books in order and protecting them from damage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: CUSTODIAL: Care, Understand, Safeguard, Trust, Organize, Develop, Implement, and Lead.

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