What is "ward" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "ward": a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": English economist and conservationist (1914-1981)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": United States businessman who in 1872 established a successful mail-order business (1843-1913)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Meaning of "ward": a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /wɔɹd/

Synonyms:

department, parish, precinct, division, territory, zone, diocese, area, canton, quarter, care, keeping, safekeeping, protection, dependent, orphan, pensioner, charge, client, pupil, child, trust, minor, guardianship, protégé, godchild, adopted child, foster child, protégée,

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