warden


Definition: Meaning of, warden in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwɔːd(ə)n /

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Singular Plural
warden wardens
[countable]
  1. a person who is responsible for a particular place and whose job is to make sure its rules are obeyed
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  2. American English the person in charge of a prison [=  governor British English]
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  3. British English someone who takes care of a building and the people in it, for example a place such as a home for old people
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warden used in phrases

  • dog warden (noun)
    1. someone whose job is to collect dogs without owners
  • fire warden (noun)
    1. an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest, park or protected natural area
  • game warden (noun)
    1. someone whose job is to look after wild animals in a GAME RESERVE
  • traffic warden (noun)
    1. British English someone whose job is to check that people have not parked their cars illegally
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