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warden

intermediateB2

/ˈwɔːrdən/ · war-den

A person responsible for the supervision of a particular institution, especially a prison or a college.

Meanings

nounformal

A person responsible for the supervision of a particular institution, especially a prison or a college.

ایک شخص جو خاص ادارے کی نگرانی کے لیے ذمہ دار ہو، خاص طور پر ایک جیل یا کالج کا.

نگہبان

nigahbaan

Synonyms

guardiancustodiansupervisorنگہبانمحافظسپر وسر

Antonyms

inmateoffendercriminalمجرمقیدیمخالف

Common Collocations

  • prison warden
  • warden of the college
  • warden of the park

Example Sentences

The warden conducts regular inspections of the facility.

نگہبان ادارے کا باقاعدہ معائنہ کرتا ہے.

Nigahbaan idaray ka baqaida muaina karta hai.

The college warden is responsible for student discipline.

کالج کے نگہبان کا طلباء کی ڈسپلن پر ذمہ داری ہوتی ہے.

College ke nigahbaan ka talba ki discipline par zimmedari hoti hai.

He was appointed as the warden after years of service.

سالوں کی خدمت کے بعد وہ نگہبان مقرر کیا گیا.

Saalon ki service ke baad woh nigahbaan muqarrar kiya gaya.

Easily Confused With

warden:May be confused with 'warden', but refers to a legal guardian in specific contexts.

Word Family

ward
nounمحافظت
guard
verbمحافظت کرنا
guardianship
nounسرپرستی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a warden as a guardian of a castle.

Imagine a stern person overseeing a group of prisoners.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "guardaine" — guardian or keeper

First known use: 15th century

The term 'warden' originated from Old French and has come to denote a person who is put in charge of something.