Warden
(noun)
- A person who is in charge of a prison or jail.
- A person responsible for overseeing a particular place, institution, or organization.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french wardein, from warder "to guard".
Examples:
- The warden of the prison was a strict but fair man.
- The warden of the wildlife sanctuary had been working there for over 20 years.
- The school warden had to supervise the students during their lunch hour.
- The warden of the monastery was a kind and spiritual person.
- The warden of the national park was responsible for enforcing the rules and protecting the wildlife.