Conservator

/kənˈsɜːrvəˌtɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person responsible for the preservation and care of artifacts, artworks, or scientific specimens.

The conservator carefully restored the ancient painting to its original state.

A person who is appointed by a court to manage the affairs of a person deemed incapable of doing so, typically due to age or mental incapacity.

After the accident, the court appointed her aunt as her conservator to handle her finances.

A guardian or protector, especially in a legal or institutional context.

The conservator ensured that the rights and welfare of the minor were fully protected.

From Latin conservator, meaning 'saver, preserver'.

conservatorship

The legal state of being under the care of a conservator.

art conservator

A specialist who preserves and restores artistic works.

conservator of the peace

An archaic term for a magistrate or law enforcement officer.

conservation

The act of preserving or protecting something.

curator

A person in charge of a museum or other collection.

guardian

A person who protects or looks after something.

A savvy person who preserves things well.

He's such a conservator when it comes to old cars, always fixing them up.

Someone who carefully maintains their belongings.

She is a real conservator of her vintage record collection.