C1nounformallawmoney
US/trʌsˈtiː/
UK/trʌsˈtiː/
a person or member of a group who manages money or property for someone else or for an organization
In context
The trustees of the museum voted to accept the donation.
A trustee must manage the family fund carefully and honestly.
She served as a trustee of the university for ten years.
Words that go with trustee
noun + preposition
- board of trusteesThe board of trustees meets four times a year.
- trustee ofHe is a trustee of the local library.
verb + noun
- appoint a trusteeThe court appointed a trustee to manage the estate.
verb + preposition
- act as trusteeHer uncle agreed to act as trustee.
- serve as a trusteeProfessors can serve as a trustee for two terms.
noun + noun
- charity trusteeEach charity trustee is legally responsible for the funds.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the trusty of the fundCorrect: the trustee of the fund