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Definition of safekeeper
safekeeper
/ˈseɪfˌkiːpər/
safe · keep · er
Plural:safekeepers
safekeeper Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A person or institution entrusted with the care, protection, or custody of something valuable.
Example
"The national archive serves as the primary safekeeper of the country's historical treaties and founding manuscripts."
Synonyms
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Safekeeper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/safekeeper