steward
Plural
stewards
1
a person who attends to passengers on an airplane, train, or ship
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2
a person who manages and oversees the property, finances, or affairs of another person or organization
- The steward meticulously managed the estate's finances and ensured all expenses were accounted for.
- As the steward of the trust fund, she was responsible for making prudent investment decisions.
- The company hired a steward to oversee the maintenance and operations of their office buildings.
- The steward ensured that the property was well-maintained and the tenants' needs were met.
- During his tenure as steward, he implemented several improvements to increase the property's value.
3
a union member who is elected to represent fellow workers in negotiating with management
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5
the ship's officer who is in charge of provisions and dining arrangements
6
a person who is responsible for the care, management, or protection of something
- As a steward of the environment, she ensures the protection of natural resources.
- The team proved to be effective stewards in the development of new technologies.
- The company prides itself on being a good steward of its community.
- The community sees itself as a steward in the upkeep of local parks.
- The group became known as stewards in the effort to clean up the oceans.