depositary UK /dɪˈpɒzɪtɹi/US /dɪˈpɑzɪtɛɹi/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •One who receives goods or a deposit in trust.She was also depositary of the golden chain, the produce of whose sale was to be devoted to the nurse's support. — 1831 •A place where deposits are kept adjective1 •Acting as the trusted recipient of a deposit.The hospital was the depositary institution of our monies. formsdepositaries
