custodian

Meanings

• noun

  A person who holds and preserves property or maintains a particular place for the benefit of others.

  - "The museum has a custodian who ensures that all exhibits are properly maintained."
  - "The company hired a custodian to take care of their office building."

• noun

  A person or organization that holds and manages assets on behalf of others.

  - "The bank is the custodian of our investment portfolio."
  - "The trust company serves as custodian for the family trust."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with custodian
annoyian , boyian , joyian , toyian

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Homophones

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1. Custody () : The legal right to control or care for a person or property
   

2. Custode (Latin) : Guardian, protector
   

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Variants

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custodian , custodians , custodianship , custodianships

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Forms

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custodians, custodian's, custodianship, custodial

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The term 'custodian' is derived from the Latin word 'custodia', meaning 'protection' or 'guardianship'.

2. In ancient Rome, custodians were responsible for the safety and security of temples, public buildings, and other valuable assets.

3. The term 'custodian' is often used in the context of financial institutions, where it refers to a person or organization that holds and manages assets on behalf of clients.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guardian: A person who has the legal responsibility to care for and protect a minor or incapacitated person.

2. Curator: A person in charge of an art museum, zoo, or other place of public interest.

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Culture

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In literature, custodians are often depicted as responsible and dedicated individuals who take care of valuable assets or places. In art, they may be portrayed as guardians or protectors. In music, the term 'custodian' is not commonly used.

How to Memorize "custodian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a uniform and carrying a key, maintaining a building or an asset.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'custodian' with the idea of protection or care.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Custodian: Carefully Utilizing Space, Time, and Other Duties Involving Nurturing Assets'.

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