Guardian
/ˈɡɑːrdiən/noun
A person who protects or defends something or someone.
Did you know?The word 'Guardian' shares roots with 'ward', which historically referred to a protective spell or charm in medieval magic.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
guardianus
“One who protects, a keeper.”
Old French
Old French
gardien
“One who watches over or keeps.”
Middle English
Middle English
gardian
“A protector or defender.”
Modern English
English
guardian
“A person who protects or defends.”