noun
warder
noun
1
(chiefly British) A prison guard.
"The warder unlocked the cell door for the morning count."
How to Use Warder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA British term for a prison guard.
UK vs US
Mostly British usage; American English typically says "prison guard" or "correctional officer."
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Word Forms
warders plural, warders plural, Warders plural
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