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sentinel

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛntɪnəl]

Word

Context: “military”

(noun) a person or soldier whose job is to watch for danger and warn others. They're like guards standing at a lookout point to keep everyone safe.

Example

The sentinel stood tall at the castle gate, watching for any intruders.

Example

Without a sentinel to keep watch, the area was left unprotected.

Example

What does a sentinel do to protect others?

Context: “general”

(noun) anything that acts as a guard or protector. This could be a person, a system, or even an animal that helps keep things safe.

Example

The security cameras acted as sentinels for the quiet neighborhood.

Example

The old fence was no longer a sentinel against wild animals entering the yard.

Example

What kinds of things can be considered sentinels in a community?

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