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protector
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  4. Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
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pro·tec·tor

noun \prə-ˈtek-tər\

Definition of PROTECTOR

1
a : one that protects : guardian
b : a device used to prevent injury : guard
2
a : one having the care of a kingdom during the king's minority : regent
b : the executive head of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1659 —called also Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
— pro·tec·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Examples of PROTECTOR

  1. She sees her older brother as her protector.
  2. a protector of free speech

First Known Use of PROTECTOR

14th century

Related to PROTECTOR

Synonyms
custodian, defender, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection

Rhymes with PROTECTOR

bisector, collector, connector, convector, corrector, defector, deflector, detector, director, dissector, effector, ejector, elector, erector, infector, injector, inspector, neglecter, objector, perfecter, projector, prosector, prospector, reflector, selector, trisector

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