Depositary

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈpÉ’zɪtɹi/
• US IPA: /dɪˈpÉ‘zɪtɛɹi/

Origin

From Late Latin depositarius

Full definition of depositary

Adjective

1. Acting as the trusted recipient of a depositThe hospital was the depositary institution of our monies.

Noun

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

Synonyms

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