warden

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is in charge of maintaining order, supervising, or protecting something or someone.

  - "The warden of the prison ensured that all inmates followed the rules."
  - "The lighthouse keeper acted as a warden for the safety of ships at sea."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with warden
dander , sander , pander , plunder

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Homophones

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1. Warden (English) : Person in charge
   

2. Warden (Scandinavian) : Guardian of a forest
   

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Variants

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warden , wardens , dog warden , game warden , traffic warden

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Forms

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wardens, wardening, wardened

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Etymology

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Old English weardian, from weard 'guard' + -en 'present participle suffix'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'warden' is derived from the Old English word 'weardian', which means 'to guard'.

2. The longest-serving prison warden in the United States was Thomas Silverstein, who served for 53 years.

3. The term 'warden' is also used in the context of animal care, particularly for those who care for large animals such as elephants or bears.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guard: A person who protects or keeps watch over something or someone.

2. Supervisor: A person who oversees the work of others.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'warden' has been used to describe various characters, such as prison wardens, lighthouse keepers, or animal keepers. In art, images of wardens often depict strong, authoritative figures. In music, there is a band named 'Warden' and a song titled 'The Warden'.

How to Memorize "warden"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a uniform and carrying a key, standing in front of a gate or a door.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protection or maintaining order.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym W.A.R.D.E.N: Watchful, Authoritative, Responsible, Dedicated, Empathetic, Nurturing.

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