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ward

/wɔɹd/ · /wɔːd/

Meaning 1

An area that elects its own local representative.

“Voters in the ward chose their new council member.”

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Illustration of ward: An area that elects its own local representative.

Meaning 2

a person under legal guardianship

“The young orphan became a ward of the state.”

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Illustration of ward: a person under legal guardianship

Meaning 3

hospital room

“The nurse entered the ward to check on patients.”

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Illustration of ward: hospital room