What is another word for Custos?
Pronunciation: [kˈʌstə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Custos is a Latin word that refers to a guardian, keeper or protector. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of custos, depending on the context and intended meaning. Some of the synonyms for custos include caregiver, watchman, defender, guardian, sentinel, protector, and steward. Caregiver refers specifically to someone who takes care of someone else's needs, while watchman, sentinel, and defender all concur with a sense of surveillance or protection. Guardian and protector both imply a sense of responsibility or duty to protect or look after someone or something. Steward is the most general synonym, with a broad meaning of someone who manages or oversees something.
