n.
Pronunciation: k ə n- ' s ə r-v ə -t ə r, -v ə - ˌ to ̇ r; ' kän(t)-s ə r- ˌ v ā -t ə r
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
1 a : one that preserves from injury or violation : PROTECTOR b : one that is responsible for the care, restoration, and repair of archival or museum articles
2 : a person, official, or institution designated to take over and protect the interests of an incompetent
3 : an official charged with the protection of something affecting public welfare and interests
– con · ser · va · to · ri · al \ k ə n- ˌ s ə r-v ə - ' to ̇ r- ē - ə l, ( ˌ )kän- \ adjective
– con · ser · va · tor · ship \ k ə n- ' s ə r-v ə -t ə r- ˌ ship, -v ə - ˌ to ̇ r-; ' kän(t)-s ə r- ˌ v ā -t ə r- \ noun