Meaning & use
Custodian
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a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something, such as a building, collection, or child.
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The school custodian mopped the hallways after classes ended.
The bank serves as custodian for the trust's financial assets.
A note on using this word
In the U.S., "custodian" is a common term for a school or building janitor, while in legal and financial contexts it refers to someone entrusted with assets or property.
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