What does guardian mean?

Someone legally responsible for a child or an adult needing care. A person or organization that protects something valuable.

How is guardian pronounced?

UK /ˈɡɑːdiən/, US /ˈɡɑːrdiən/.

/ˈɡɑːdiən/ · /ˈɡɑːrdiən/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4418 in the learning path

监护人

n. Someone legally responsible for a child or an adult needing care.

监护人

n. A person or organization that protects something valuable.

守护者；保护者

Her aunt became her legal guardian and cared for her.

她的姨妈成为她的法定监护人，照顾她的生活。

Schools should involve parents or guardians in decisions that significantly affect children's education and emotional wellbeing.

学校应让家长或监护人参与对儿童教育和心理健康有重大影响的决策。

法律语境中指监护人，不一定是孩子的父母。

What does guardian mean?: Someone legally responsible for a child or an adult needing care. A person or organization that protects something valuable.
How is guardian pronounced?: UK /ˈɡɑːdiən/, US /ˈɡɑːrdiən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.