trustee
|trust/ee|
B2
/trʌˈstiː/
asset manager
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trustee' originates from the word 'trust,' which comes from Old Norse 'traust,' meaning 'confidence, protection, support.'
Historical Evolution
'trust' evolved from the Old English word 'treowian,' which meant 'to believe, trust,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trust.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to believe or have confidence in someone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who holds responsibility for another's assets.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or organization that holds and manages assets or property for the benefit of another.
The trustee is responsible for managing the estate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45