What is ward meaning?

Ward can have different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Some of its primary meanings include:

1. A division or district within a town or city, usually used for administrative or electoral purposes.
2. A room or area in a hospital or other medical facility where patients are housed and cared for.
3. A person or group of people who are under the guardianship or protection of another.
4. An act of guarding or protecting someone or something.

In a legal sense, a ward may refer to a person who has been placed under the legal guardianship and care of someone else, such as a minor who is under the care of a guardian until they reach adulthood. In some religious traditions, a ward may refer to a group of congregations within a particular geographic area or a specific group of people within a congregation who share a common interest or characteristic.