protector

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

Related to PROTECTOR

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

Related Words: bodyguard, champion; lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman; conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver

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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