Main Entry: pro·tec·tor

Pronunciation: \prə-ˈtek-tər\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

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