Definition

The responsibilities and authority associated with being a warden, which includes overseeing and managing a specific area or group.

Example

The wardenry of the national park requires careful management of wildlife and visitor safety.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the responsibilities of wardenry?

Not really, but it sounds like a big job.

Yeah, it involves a lot of oversight and management.

That makes sense — I can see why it would be challenging.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wardenry is formed from "warden" (from Old English "weard", meaning guard or keeper) and the suffix "-ry" (meaning a state or condition). The word "wardenry" refers to the state or condition of being a warden or guardian.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'warden' as a 'guard' and '-ry' indicating a state, so 'wardenry' means the state of being a guard.

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