protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər 
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
Synonyms
Examples of protector in a Sentence
She sees her older brother as her protector.
a protector of free speech
Recent Examples on the Web
Moten is Maximus, a former orphan who joins up with the paramilitary tech protectors in the Brotherhood of Steel and stumbles his way into a chance at greatness.
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Marah Eakin, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Before potential health risks came to light, these chemicals became staple ingredients in everything from nonstick pans, food packaging, fire-fighting foams, and fabric protector to dental floss and menstrual products.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024
After the 2016 election, many liberal media figures proudly assumed the role of protectors of democracy, in a way that alternately felt necessary and a bit vainglorious.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Brandi and Taj have defended their late uncle Michael's legacy
Both Jackie's daughter Brandi and Tito's son Taj have been fierce protectors of their uncle Michael's legacy.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Kansas, McAllister said, is an example of a national shift in recent years to consider state constitutions as unique protectors of rights.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
President Biden has restored the National Labor Relations Board to its traditional role as protector of collective bargaining rights.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Betts’ presence could be especially valuable as a rim protector who would allow her teammates to roam more freely around the perimeter on defense against an opponent that makes 35.6% of its three-pointers, ranking No. 30 in the country.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
But, when the system faces a real crisis, the state’s institutions and would-be protectors go silent.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2024
Marah Eakin, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Before potential health risks came to light, these chemicals became staple ingredients in everything from nonstick pans, food packaging, fire-fighting foams, and fabric protector to dental floss and menstrual products.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2024
After the 2016 election, many liberal media figures proudly assumed the role of protectors of democracy, in a way that alternately felt necessary and a bit vainglorious.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024
Brandi and Taj have defended their late uncle Michael's legacy
Both Jackie's daughter Brandi and Tito's son Taj have been fierce protectors of their uncle Michael's legacy.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Kansas, McAllister said, is an example of a national shift in recent years to consider state constitutions as unique protectors of rights.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
President Biden has restored the National Labor Relations Board to its traditional role as protector of collective bargaining rights.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Betts’ presence could be especially valuable as a rim protector who would allow her teammates to roam more freely around the perimeter on defense against an opponent that makes 35.6% of its three-pointers, ranking No. 30 in the country.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
But, when the system faces a real crisis, the state’s institutions and would-be protectors go silent.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protector. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər
1
: a person or thing that protects or is intended to protect
2
: a person who takes charge of a kingdom while the king or queen is too young to rule : regent
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