guardian
gb/ɡˈɑɹdiən/ us/ɡˈɑɹdiən/
B1
Inglês
~ 4400
gyám, gondnok, védelmező, őrző
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s guardian
The court appointed her as the legal guardian of her niece.
A bíróság őt nevezte ki az unokahúga gyámjává.
As your guardian, I have to make sure you attend school.
Gyámodként gondoskodnom kell arról, hogy iskolába járj.
He became the boy’s guardian after his parents died.
The guardian signed the consent form for the trip.
Exemplos para estudantes
My aunt is my legal guardian.
A nagynéném a törvényes gyámom.
The court gave her a guardian.
A bíróság gyámot rendelt ki mellé.
His guardian takes care of him.
A guardian must protect the child.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guardian' with 'parent'. While a parent can be a guardian, a guardian may not be a biological parent.
Significado
Person with legal care duty
Colocações
legal guardian
|appointed guardian
|guardian of the child
|become a guardian
Sinônimos
protector (More general term for someone who defends or shields another, not necessarily with legal authority.)
|
custodian (Often used for someone with responsibility for property or people, sometimes interchangeable in legal contexts.)
Antônimos
ward (The person under the care of a guardian; the dependent.)
Temas
law
|family
|responsibility
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A person who has the legal job to care for and protect someone, usually a child.
A person who has the legal authority and responsibility to look after the interests and well-being of another person, especially a minor or someone unable to manage their own affairs.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
guardian of [something]
The police are seen as guardians of public safety.
A rendőrséget a közbiztonság védelmezőjének tekintik.
She considered herself the guardian of her family's traditions.
A családi hagyományok őrzőjének tartotta magát.
Journalists are often called the guardians of democracy.
Exemplos para estudantes
Police are guardians of safety.
A rendőrök a biztonság védelmezői.
He is a guardian of old ways.
Ő a régi szokások őrzője.
The dog is a good guardian for the house.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse 'guardian' instead of more common words like 'protector' in everyday situations.
Significado
One who protects something
Colocações
guardian of peace
|guardian of tradition
|self-appointed guardian
Sinônimos
protector (General word for someone who keeps others safe.)
|
defender (Focuses more on actively fighting against threats.)
Antônimos
attacker (Someone who causes harm or damage rather than protecting.)
Temas
protection
|security
|relationships
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A person or group that keeps someone or something safe from harm.
A person or organization that defends, watches over, or protects someone or something from harm or danger.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
guardian
AFI
GB/ɡˈɑɹdiən/
US/ɡˈɑɹdiən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
guard - i - an (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (guard)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: guardian
- Plural: guardians
Família de palavras
Forms
guardians
noun
Core family
guard
noun A2
Related words
guarded
adjective
guardianship
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unguarded
adjective
Expressões
self-appointed guardian
1/sˈɛlf əpˈɔɪntɪd ɡˈɑɹdiən/
fixed phrase
Unofficial self-declared protector
A person who decides to protect something or someone without being asked or given permission.
Exemplos
- He became the self-appointed guardian of the park’s cleanliness.
- Some see her as a self-appointed guardian of morality.
guardian angel
1/ɡˈɑɹdiən ˈeɪnd͡ʒəl/
fixed phrase
Special caring protector
Someone who helps and protects you in a kind way, like an angel.
Exemplos
- She says her guardian angel kept her safe during the storm.
- She was like a guardian angel when I moved to the city alone.
- I must have had a guardian angel looking out for me when I avoided that crash.
- I’ll never forget my guardian angel who saved me from the accident.