warden

The person in charge of managing a prison.

• The warden runs the prison.
• Prison guards reported the escape to the warden.
• A new warden introduced education classes for inmates.

Similar words: prison governor

Common phrases: prison warden, deputy warden

A person who protects a place or makes sure people follow rules there.

• A warden checked our fishing permits.
• The traffic warden issued a parking ticket.
• Park wardens protect the nesting birds.

Similar words: officer, ranger

Common phrases: traffic warden, park warden, game warden

A person responsible for looking after a hostel or a building where students live.

• The warden gave us our keys.
• Ask the hostel warden about breakfast.
• Two wardens checked the student rooms.

Similar words: supervisor, manager

Common phrases: hostel warden, dormitory warden

An official who leads a college or another institution.

• The warden welcomed the new students.
• She was elected warden of the college.
• The wardens met to discuss university funding.

How to use it: warden of something (He became warden of a small college.)

Similar words: head, governor

Common phrases: college warden, warden of something