wardsman

/wɔːrz.mæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person responsible for managing and supervising children or young people who are in the care of a court, especially in a juvenile justice system.

“The court appointed a dedicated wardsman to oversee the daily activities of the juvenile offenders.”

Synonyms

  • caretaker
  • custodian
  • guardian

Antonyms

  • abuser
  • negligent