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custodianship

/kəˈstoʊdiənˌʃɪp/
cus · to · di · an · ship
Adverb:custodially
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Plural:custodianships
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Adjective:custodial
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custodianship Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state, office, or duty of being a custodian; the responsibility of taking care of, protecting, or managing property, assets, or records on behalf of another.

Example

"The historical society assumed custodianship of the rare manuscripts to ensure their long-term preservation."

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• Nearby Words

custardy
custodial
custodian
custodianship
custody
custom
customarily

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'custodian' (derived from Latin 'custodia', meaning 'guarding' or 'keeping', from 'custos', 'guardian') combined with the Old English suffix '-ship', denoting an office, position, or state.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Custodianship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/custodianship
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