guarantor

noun

guar·​an·​tor ˌger-ən-ˈtȯr 

ˌgär-,

ˌga-rən-;

ˈger-ən-tər,

ˈgär-,

ˈga-rən- 

1

: one that gives a guaranty (see guarantee entry 1 sense 3)

2

: one that guarantees

Synonyms

• backer
• patron
• sponsor
• surety

Examples of guarantor in a Sentence

the town police force is the guarantor of our safety

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States, long the guarantor of the post-World War II liberal international order, has become an unreliable and even a potentially dangerous partner. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025

Mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac, whose economists have been tracking the shortfall for several years, updated their estimate in late 2024. —Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025

The agreement stipulates that Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. will serve as guarantors for the implementation of the agreement. —Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025

The administration will likely attempt to unshackle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage guarantors, from their current position as wards of the state, Andrea Riquier reports. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see guaranty entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for guarantor

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• herbivore
• heretofore

Kids Definition

guarantor

noun

guar·​an·​tor ˌgar-ən-ˈtȯ(ə)r  ˈgar-ən-tər 

ˌgär-,

ˈgär-

: one that gives a guarantee

Legal Definition

guarantor

noun

guar·​an·​tor ˌgar-ən-ˈtȯr, ˌgär-; ˈgar-ən-tər, ˈgär- 

: one that makes or gives a guaranty