custodianship
noun/kʌˈstoʊdiənʃɪp/
Frequency rank: #19,811 most common English word
Meaning
The responsibility of protecting and taking care of something on behalf of others.
Example sentence
The museum took on custodianship of the ancient artifacts to ensure their preservation for future generations.
Synonyms & related words
- stewardship
- guardianship
- caretaking
- trusteeship
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