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Definition of warden

warden

/ˈwɔːr.dən/
war · den
Plural:wardens
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• noun

1

North American The chief administrative official in charge of a prison or correctional facility.

Example

"The prison warden approved the new vocational training program for the inmates."

2

A person responsible for the supervision, custody, or enforcement of rules in a specific place, such as a wildlife reserve, park, or public area.

Example

"The park warden patrolled the trails to ensure visitors were following conservation guidelines."

3

British The head, principal, or governing official of certain colleges, schools, or residential halls.

Example

"The college warden welcomed the incoming students at the opening ceremony."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Anglo-Norman 'wardein' (corresponding to Old French 'gardien', the source of English 'guardian'), ultimately derived from a Frankish or Germanic root related to 'ward' meaning 'to guard or keep watch'.

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