Cool MateMeaning of Trustee
In simple words: A person who has control of someone else's money or property.
Trustee in a sentence
- The bank will act as trustees for the estate until the child is 18.
- They act as joint trustees of the fund.
- They hold the land as trustees for the infant.
- executor and trustee to the estate of his sister
- the board of trustees
- a trustee of the hospice
- the trustees of the National Gallery
- a trustee of the museum
How to use Trustee
Used in legal and financial contexts. Not appropriate in everyday conversation unless discussing legal matters. More common in formal writing or discussions.
Grammar pattern
trustee + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'trust-ee' as the person you trust to manage your assets.
Related words
Collocations with Trustee
- joint
- sole
- independent
- act as
- be
- become
- trustee for
- trustee of
- trustee to
- a board of trustees
- joint
- sole
- independent
- act as
- be
- become
- trustee for
- trustee of
- trustee to
- a board of trustees
Synonyms for Trustee
- administrator
- agent
- fiduciary
- custodian
Opposites of Trustee
Common mistakes with Trustee
- Confused with 'trustor', which is the person who creates the trust.
- Incorrectly assuming all trustees have the same responsibilities.
- Using 'trustee' in informal contexts.
Trustee appears in
Trustee in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
وصي، أمين
شخص يتحكم في أموال أو ممتلكات شخص آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ট্রাস্টি
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যিনি অন্য কারো টাকা বা সম্পত্তির নিয়ন্ত্রণ রাখেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Treuhänder/in, Verwalter/in
Eine Person, die über das Geld oder Eigentum einer anderen Person verfügt.
- SpanishEspañol
Fiduciario, Administrador, Albacea
Una persona que controla el dinero o la propiedad de otra persona.
- Persianفارسی
امین
شخصی که کنترل پول یا ملک شخص دیگری را دارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Tuteur
Une personne qui contrôle l'argent ou les biens de quelqu'un d'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ट्रस्टी
एक व्यक्ति जिसके पास किसी और के पैसे या संपत्ति का नियंत्रण होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Amministratore fiduciario, Tutore
Una persona che ha il controllo dei soldi o della proprietà di qualcun altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fiduciário, Curador, Administrador
Uma pessoa que tem controle sobre o dinheiro ou propriedade de outra pessoa.
- RussianРусский
Доверительный управляющий, Попечитель
Человек, который управляет чужими деньгами или имуществом.
- Urduاردو
منتظم، امین
وہ شخص جو کسی اور کے پیسے یا جائیداد کا کنٹرول رکھتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
受托人
一个替别人管理钱财或财产的人。
More words like Trustee
- AdministratorC1
a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affairs of a company or an institution, or a person who works in an office dealing with records, accounts, etc.
- Agent
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Trustee
What does Trustee mean?
A person who has control of someone else's money or property.
What is the definition of Trustee?
a person or an organization that has control of money or property that has been put into a trust for somebody
How do you use Trustee in a sentence?
The bank will act as trustees for the estate until the child is 18.
Can you give another example of Trustee?
They act as joint trustees of the fund.
What are synonyms for Trustee?
Common alternatives include administrator, agent, fiduciary, custodian.
What is the opposite of Trustee?
Opposite meanings include beneficiary, ward.
What words go with Trustee?
It commonly pairs with joint, sole, independent, act as, be, become, trustee for, trustee of, trustee to, a board of trustees, joint, sole, independent, act as, be, become, trustee for, trustee of, trustee to, a board of trustees.
What are common mistakes when using Trustee?
Confused with 'trustor', which is the person who creates the trust. Incorrectly assuming all trustees have the same responsibilities. Using 'trustee' in informal contexts.
How do you pronounce Trustee?
US: /["/trʌˈstiː/"]/, UK: /["/trʌˈstiː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Trustee formal or informal?
"Trustee" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Trustee?
Used in legal and financial contexts. Not appropriate in everyday conversation unless discussing legal matters. More common in formal writing or discussions.
What CEFR level is Trustee?
"Trustee" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.