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What is another word for Steward? – 134 Steward Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Steward

    A person responsible for managing or taking care of something or someone.

    Definitions

    • A person responsible for managing the property or affairs of another person or organization.
    • * A person who is in charge of a particular activity or department, such as a steward on a ship or airplane.
    • * A person who serves food and drinks to people in a restaurant, hotel, or other establishment.

    Etymology of Steward

    The word "steward" comes from the Old English words "stig" meaning "house" and "weard" meaning "guardian" or "keeper".
    The term originally referred to a high-ranking servant or official in a royal or noble household, responsible for managing the estate and its resources.
    Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of roles and responsibilities, including management, administration, and service.

    Example Uses

    • The steward on the airplane ensured that all passengers were safe and comfortable during the flight.
    • * The company appointed a new steward to manage its financial affairs and make strategic decisions.
    • * The museum hired a steward to care for its collection of rare and valuable artifacts.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    management administration supervision oversight care custody guardianship curatorship conservatorship trusteeship agency representation proxy deputyship lieutenantship aid assistance association coordination direction office officialdom bureaucracy clerkship secretariat

    Related Verbs

    manage administer supervise oversee care guard protect conserve preserve trust represent proxy deputize aid assist associate coordinate direct officiate bureaucratize clerk secretarize

    Related Adjectives

    administrative managerial supervisory custodial guardian curatorial conservatorial trust representative proxy deputy lieutenant aiding assisting associative coordinative directive official bureaucratic clerical secretarial