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custodian

cus·to·di·an [ ku stṓdee ən ] (plural cus·to·di·ans)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. person responsible for something valuable: somebody responsible for holding or looking after valuable property on behalf of a company or another person

2. upholder of something valuable: a protector and upholder of something seen as valuable and endangered such as traditions or moral values

3. janitor: somebody responsible for general maintenance and cleaning, especially of a school or other public building

[Late 18th century. <custody]

cus·to·di·an·ship noun
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