Synonyms for

Guardians

Verb / ˈgɑ:rdi:ʌnz / Another word for guardians — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Guardians are people or things that protect or watch over someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

guardian protector shielder defender protectors defenders watchers caretakers custodians guards keepers champions chaperones patrons safeguards wardens shepherds supervisors overseers stewards curators sentinels vanguards rangers

Synonyms by register

Formal

custodian protector warden overseer

Informal

bodyguard watcher babysitter

Literary

sentinel keeper watchman

Antonyms

attacker assailant enemy opponent intruder invader aggressor

Common collocations

  • guardians of the galaxy
  • guardians of peace
  • guardians of the flame
  • guardians of the forest
  • guardians of the treasure
  • guardians of the law
  • guardians of the children

Word family

noun guardian
verb guard
adjective guardian

Usage note

While 'guardians' can refer to people who protect, it is also commonly used in fictional contexts, such as 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. The singular form is 'guardian'.

Example sentences

  1. My parents are my guardians and they take care of me.
  2. The security guard is a guardian of the building.
  3. The superhero is the guardian of the city.
  4. The dog is a loyal guardian of the house.
  5. The teacher is a guardian of knowledge and learning.

Quotes

  • "My father used to say that it's never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, 'You never know what you can accomplish until you try.'" - Michael Jordan
  • "We are the guardians of our children's future. We are the custodians of their destiny." - Lyndon B. Johnson
  • "It is not the rich man you should properly call happy, but him who knows how to use with wisdom the blessings of the gods, to endure hard poverty, and who fears dishonor worse than death, and is not afraid to die for cherished friends or fatherland." - Horace

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