jailor

/ˈdʒeɪloʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person in charge of a jail or prison

“The jailor made sure the prisoners had access to medical care.”

2. noun

a keeper or warden of an animal, especially a zoo

“The jailor of the zoo made sure the animals had a clean and safe environment.”

3. noun

a person who has control over something, especially a place or a situation

“The jailor of the situation managed to calm down the angry crowd.”

Synonyms

  • keeper
  • warden

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberator