Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. / (law) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis). / (law) A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.

(newspapers) A British daily national newspaper.

plural of guardian

(religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person in monotheistic contexts. / (figuratively) A person who watches over another.

Alternative form of gate guard

plural of guardian angel

plural of gate guardian

(law) A person appointed by a testator to assume legal guardianship of a minor following the death of a parent or other legal guardian.

(Ireland, informal) A police officer.

plural of guardian of the peace