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Definition of guarantor

guarantor

/ˌɡær.ənˈtɔːr/
guar · an · tor
Plural:guarantors
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• noun

1

A person or organization that provides a formal guarantee, especially one that agrees to be legally responsible for another's debt or contractual obligation in the event of default.

Example

"Because the student had no credit history, her parents had to act as a guarantor on the apartment lease."

2

A person, institution, or factor that ensures, protects, or upholds a particular condition, right, or principle.

Example

"An independent judiciary serves as a vital guarantor of constitutional freedoms."

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• Rhymes for guarantor

• Nearby Words

guar
guarana
guarantee
guarantor
guaranty
guard
guarded

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the root of 'guarantee' (from Old French 'garantie', of Germanic origin related to 'warrant') plus the legal agent suffix '-or'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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