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

That’s why Taiwan is buckling up for what could be a far more volatile relationship with Washington, its most important security guarantor, now that Trump has clenched a historic political comeback. —Wayne Chang, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024

Neither work was landed by their guarantors, but the UCC filing offers insight into how auction houses and their big clients mitigate risk through financial tools (the anthesis of excitement). —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024

In other words, Christie’s ensured that the works sold for a minimum price by acting as a mediator between Chiasson and a third-party guarantor (the houses rarely reveal the identities of consigners and third parties). —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024

To prevent this from happening again, the Biden administration is focusing efforts on strengthening Lebanon’s Armed Forces to be the security guarantors in the region. —Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see guaranty entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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