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Synonyms of steward

11 similar words

Another word for steward is provost. Other synonyms of steward are bailiff, shop steward, caretaker, custodian and keeper.

Synonyms and similar words for steward

nounA chief administrator of a medieval manor.

  • bailiffA steward: the manager of a medieval manor charged with collecting its rents, etc.
  • provostA steward or seneschal: a medieval agent given management of a feudal estate or charged with collecting fees.

nounA union member who is selected as a representative for fellow workers in negotiating terms with...

  • shop stewardA local member of a trade union elected to represent his fellow workers in discussions with the management at a...

nounA person who has charge of buildings, grounds, or animals.

nounA person who is responsible for the arbitration of incidents at a motor racing event and...

  • air stewardA male flight attendant.
  • airline stewardA male flight attendant.
  • flight attendantA member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers.
  • cabin crewThe members of staff aboard a commercial aircraft, employed to ensure the safety and comfort of their passengers.

Meaning of steward

  1. noun A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity.
  2. noun A chief administrator of a medieval manor.
  3. noun A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.

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Questions about synonyms of steward

What is another word for steward?
Steward has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as provost, bailiff, shop steward, caretaker, custodian, keeper, groundskeeper and air steward.
What does steward mean?
Steward means a person who manages the property or affairs for another entity.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: steward (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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