Warden/ˈwɔːrdn/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Authority Figure A warden is someone with authority and responsibility to enforce rules and maintain order. The park warden fined them for littering. Pro Tip 2/3Disciplinary Context The term often implies that the warden has the power to give punishments if rules are broken. The traffic warden gave out parking tickets. Pro Tip 3/3Protection A warden also has a role in protecting the place or people under their care. The wildlife warden protects endangered species.