warder

/ˈwɑːrdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is in charge of a prison or a group of prisoners; a jailer.

“The warder was responsible for supervising the prisoners during their daily activities.”

2. noun

A person in charge of a place or an event, especially a festival or a fair.

“The warder of the medieval fair was responsible for maintaining order among the attendees.”

3. noun

A person who takes care of someone or something, especially in a formal or official capacity.

“The warder of the royal family’s estate was in charge of its maintenance and upkeep.”

Synonyms

  • guard
  • jailer
  • keeper

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberator