protector

noun pro·tec·tor \ prə-ˈtek-tər \

Updated on: 25 Apr 2018

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

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protectorship

play \prə-ˈtek-tər-ˌship\ noun

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Examples of protector in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of protector from the Web

Shaquill was born 60 seconds before Shaquem, and that makes him the older brother, and that makes him the protector.

— kent babb, chicagotribune.com, "While Shaquem Griffin took on football with one hand, his twin brother always had his back," 21 Apr. 2018
Additionally, a PowerPort surge protector with 12 AC outlets and 3 USB ports is $26.99 with promo code VERGEAA4 (usually $34.99).

— emily heller, The Verge, "Last call on Amazon Echo discounts, sales on smart TVs and a Verge exclusive deal," 21 Apr. 2018
Often, helmets with just a nose protector were safer than those that had pieces encircling the eyes — the latter proved to be a handy target for spears that could be shoved upwards into the fighter's forehead.

— domenica bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, "At Viking Fest, watch fighters whack each other, eat turkey legs and try on chainmail," 21 Apr. 2018
Following her retirement, Andreas-Salomé (Nicole Heesters) dictates the trials of her youth to Ernst Pfeiffer (Matthias Lier), the executor of her will and protector of her legacy.

— teo bugbee, New York Times, "Review: ‘Lou Andreas-Salomé’ Places a Great Woman in Her Time," 19 Apr. 2018
Brown buried people in the run game at 345 pounds and ranked as one of the best pass protectors in the college game for Baker Mayfield.

— paul dehner jr., Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati Bengals 2018 NFL Draft strategy: Offensive tackle among most unpredictable," 19 Apr. 2018
Hitting him hard enough to prevent such horror runs the risk of provoking Vladimir Putin, Russia’s leader and Mr Assad’s protector.

— The Economist, "If Syria’s despot is not punished, others will use chemical weapons," 12 Apr. 2018
For more than a decade, Cohen has served as Trump’s private attorney and image protector.

— Washington Post, "After FBI raids, Trump’s longtime fixer out of the shadows," 10 Apr. 2018
In addition to the trees, there were piles of mulch placed at intervals along the trail, along with stakes, ties and protector tubes.

— allan vought, The Aegis, "Hundreds of trees planted along Ma & Pa Trail in Fallston for Harford County's Arbor Day," 30 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of protector

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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protector Synonyms

Synonyms

custodian, defender, guard, guardian, protection;

Related Words

bodyguard, champion;

lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman;

conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver;

PROTECTOR Defined for English Language Learners

protector

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Definition of protector for English Language Learners

: a person or thing that protects someone or something

PROTECTOR Defined for Kids

protector

noun pro·tec·tor \ prə-ˈtek-tər \

Definition of protector for Students

: a person or thing that shields from harm or is intended to shield from harm

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