Trustee
/trˌʌˈsti/
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Definition
(noun) A person to whom property is legally committed in trust, to be applied either for the benefit of specified individuals (beneficiaries), or for public uses; one who is intrusted with property for the benefit of another.
Sentence Examples
She is the only trustee of the university who never attended it as a student.
Tom served as a trustee for three years.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He was appointed as a ____ of the local charity and he is responsible for overseeing its financial affairs today.