trustee
Pronunciation: [trʌsˈtiː]
Word
Context: "legal and financial"
(noun) a person or group that is given the responsibility to manage someone else's money or property. Imagine a trusted adult who takes care of your savings and makes sure it's used wisely.
Example
The trustee managed the estate very well, ensuring all the beneficiaries received their shares.
Example
The trustee did not fulfill their duties, causing confusion over the funds.
Example
Who is the trustee responsible for handling this trust fund?
Context: "organizational"
(noun) a member of a board that makes decisions for an organization or institution. Think of a group of adults who help a school or community center decide how to spend money or improve programs.
Example
As a trustee, she helped create new programs to benefit the students.
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The trustees ignored the community's needs, which upset many parents.
Example
What responsibilities do the trustees have in our school board?
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