guardians

/G AA1 R D IY0 AH0 N Z/
noun
  1. 1

    Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.

  2. 2

    A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

  3. 3

    A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.

  4. 4

    A superior in a Franciscan monastery.

  5. 5

    A major or final enemy; boss.

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