Collocations for guardian - noun
1. person/institution that guards/protects sth
ADJ.
self-appointed
She has become the self-appointed guardian of the nation''s conscience.
She has become the self-appointed guardian of the nation''s conscience.
moral
VERB + GUARDIAN
act as
The village people act as guardians of the land.
The village people act as guardians of the land.
2. person who is responsible for a child
ADJ.
legal
VERB + GUARDIAN
appoint, appoint sb (as)
The court appoints a legal guardian for the child.
The court appoints a legal guardian for the child.
act as