custodialism

cus·to·di·al

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Definitions of custodialism word

adjective custodialism of or relating to custody. 1
adjective custodialism of, relating to, or appropriate to a custodian: a building superintendent's custodial duties. 1
adjective custodialism responsible for or providing protective supervision and guardianship rather than seeking to improve or cure: Overcrowding forces many mental hospitals to provide only custodial care. 1
noun custodialism a container or receptacle for something sacred, as the Host. 1

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < Latin custōdi(a) custody + -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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