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Custodian vs Safeguard - What's the difference?

custodian | safeguard | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between custodian and safeguard

is that custodian is a person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper while safeguard is something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.

As a verb safeguard is

to protect, to keep safe.

custodian

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.
  • a janitor; a cleaner

    • Derived terms

    * custodianship

    Related terms

    * custodial * custody

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    safeguard

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense.
    • Getting a flu shot is a good safeguard against illness.
  • One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
  • * Granville
    • Thy sword, the safeguard of thy brother's throne.
  • A safe-conduct or passport, especially in time of war.
    • (Shakespeare)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • to protect, to keep safe
    • She kept a savings to safeguard against debt and emergencies.
  • to escort safely