# custodial vs custodian

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### custodial
*adjective · IPA /kʌsˈtoʊ.di.əl/ · frequency rank #25,343*
Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.

### custodian
*noun · IPA /kəˈstoʊdiən/ · frequency rank #24,719*
A person entrusted with the custody or care of something or someone; a caretaker or keeper.

## Source
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