air-raid warden

English

Alternative forms

air raid warden

Noun

air-raid warden (plural air-raid wardens)

A person whose responsibility was to defend a particular building during an air raid, ensure the blackout was complete, and assist civilians to an air-raid shelter.
Synonym: (initialism) ARW
1. (UK, historical) A member of an Air Raid Precautions organization, dedicated to protecting and sheltering civilians from air raids during World War II.

Derived terms

ARW (abbreviation)

Translations

person who defends a building during an air raid

Italian: capofabbricato

See also

firewatcher

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