guardian
/ˈɡɑːrdiən/
guard · i · an
ˈɡɑːrd · i · ən
English Definition
n. someone who protects
Significado en Español
tutor, guardián
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người giám hộ, người bảo vệ
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Example Sentence
He is the legal guardian of the child.
他是孩子的法定监护人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
guard(protect)+ian(person).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “guardian”?
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A
Protector
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B
Attacker
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C
Follower
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D
Bystander
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A — Protector.
“guardian” means n. someone who protects
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After his parents died, his kind aunt became his legal ______.
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A
enemy
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B
stranger
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C
rival
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D
guardian
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D — guardian.
“guardian” means n. someone who protects
Common questions about “guardian”
What does “guardian” mean?
guardian — n. someone who protects. In Chinese: 监护人，守护者.
How do you pronounce “guardian”?
guardian is pronounced /ˈɡɑːrdiən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: guard · i · an.
How do you use “guardian” in a sentence?
He is the legal guardian of the child. (他是孩子的法定监护人。)
What are synonyms for “guardian”?
protector, custodian — all close in meaning to guardian (n. someone who protects).
Is “guardian” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. guardian appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “guardian”?
guard(protect)+ian(person).
