protector
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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

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

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