Custodian: meaning, definitions and examples

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custodian

 

[ ˈkʌstədɪən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office

A custodian is a person who is responsible for taking care of a building, for example, a school or a church.

Synonyms

caretaker, janitor, keeper

Examples of usage

  • The custodian is in charge of cleaning the school every day.
  • The custodian unlocks the doors early in the morning.
  • The custodian ensures that the building is secure at all times.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

A custodian is a financial institution that holds customers' securities for safekeeping to minimize the risk of theft or loss.

Synonyms

guardian, trustee

Examples of usage

  • The investment firm acts as a custodian for the client's assets.
  • The custodian bank ensures the safekeeping of the securities.

Translations

Translations of the word "custodian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zelador

🇮🇳 संरक्षक

🇩🇪 Hausmeister

🇮🇩 penjaga

🇺🇦 доглядач

🇵🇱 dozorca

🇯🇵 管理人 (かんりにん)

🇫🇷 gardien

🇪🇸 conserje

🇹🇷 bekçi

🇰🇷 관리인

🇸🇦 وصي

🇨🇿 správce

🇸🇰 správca

🇨🇳 管理员

🇸🇮 skrbnik

🇮🇸 vörður

🇰🇿 қамқоршы

🇬🇪 მზრუნველი

🇦🇿 mühafizəçi

🇲🇽 conserje

Etymology

The word 'custodian' originated from the Latin word 'custōs', meaning 'guardian' or 'keeper'. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals responsible for maintaining and protecting various assets. In modern usage, custodians can refer to both people in charge of buildings and financial institutions safeguarding securities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,978, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.