depositary

English

Etymology

From Late Latin depositarius

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/
(US) IPA^(key): /dɪˈpɑzɪtɛɹi/

Adjective

depositary (not comparable)

Acting as the trusted recipient of a deposit
The hospital was the depositary institution of our monies.

Noun

depositary (plural depositaries)

One who receives a deposit in trust
A place where deposits are kept

Translations

one who receives a deposit

Latin: sequester m

Synonyms

(one who receives in trust): trustee
(place where deposits are kept): depository

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