wardens

noun
UK /ˈwɔː.dənz/
US /ˈwɔːr.dənz/

Wardens are people whose job is to watch over a place and keep it safe.

The park wardens make sure visitors follow the rules.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The people in charge of a prison.

The wardens locked the cell doors for the night.

3. Officials who manage and protect a park or wildlife area.

Game wardens protect animals from illegal hunting.

4. People who take care of a building or its residents.

The hall wardens helped students move into their rooms.