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custodianship

cus·to·di·an
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-stoh-dee-uh n]
    • /kʌˈstoʊ di ən/
    • /kʌˈstəʊdɪənʃɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-stoh-dee-uh n]
    • /kʌˈstoʊ di ən/

Definitions of custodianship word

  • noun custodianship the condition of being a custodian 3
  • noun custodianship (in Britain) a legal basis for the care of children under the Children's Act 1975, midway between fostering and adoption, devised for children settled in long-term foster care or living permanently with relatives or a step-parent 3
  • noun custodianship a person who has custody; keeper; guardian. 1
  • noun custodianship a person entrusted with guarding or maintaining a property; janitor. 1
  • noun custodianship The office, or the duty of a custodian. 1

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Origin of custodianship

First appearance:

before 1775
One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < Latin custōdi(a) watchman (see custody) + -an

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Parts of speech for Custodianship

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

custodianship popularity

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.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

custodianship usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for custodianship

noun custodianship

  • guardianship — the position and responsibilities of a guardian, especially toward a ward.
  • protection — the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
  • care — If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it.
  • keeping — board and lodging; subsistence; support: to work for one's keep.
  • management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.

Antonyms for custodianship

noun custodianship

  • destruction — Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
  • liberation — the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
  • liberty — freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control.
  • neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
  • waste — to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander: to waste money; to waste words.

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