Plural of guardian
regular plural
The plural of guardian is guardians.
Forms of guardian
| Singular | guardian /ˈɡɑː.dɪ.ən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | guardians |
| Countable | countable |
Guardians in a sentence
- Children gleefully embracing the unknown, while their adult guardians cower in fear?2017 November 16, Leah Schnelbach, “The Birth of Spielbergian: Close Encounters of the Third Kind at 40”, in Tor.com. From the entry Spielbergian
- Guardians ad litem are the volunteer voices for children, investigating, reporting, going to court to advocate.2012 January 5, “Guardian ad litem: Sissies need not apply, only the good-hearted”, in Tampa Bay Times. From the entry guardian ad litem
- Mums, dads, grandparents and guardians are invited to bring babies and toddlers along to the cinema.2006 July 23, “Cinema for mums”, in Times of Malta. From the entry nappy changer
- Like "wolves in sheep's clothing" they appeared to have fooled the guardians of their prey.1978 February 17, Thomas Eisner, Karen Hicks, Maria Eisner, Douglas S. Robson, “‘Wolf-in-Sheep’s-Clothing’ Strategy of a Predaceous Insect…. From the entry wolf in sheep's clothing
- Its guardians had evidently left it imperfectly scotched or braked, and it had got loose.1911, Arnold Bennett, The Card: A Story of Adventure in the Five Towns, London: Methuen Publishing, OCLC 492063506; republished Toronto…. From the entry scotch
Meaning of guardian
- noun Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
- noun A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).
- noun A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.
Questions about the plural of guardian
- What is the plural of guardian?
- The plural of guardian is guardians.
- Is guardian countable?
- Guardian is a countable noun.
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