protector

noun pro·tec·tor \ prə-ˈtek-tər \

|Updated on: 5 Jun 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

At the annual gathering of the Conservative Political Action Conference, the organisation portrayed itself as the true protector of the country's schoolchildren.

— jacob carpenter, Houston Chronicle, "Securing schools against gun violence could be costly," 23 May 2018
The sidekick has always been the protector of worlds, our last line of defense.

— jermaine fowler, GQ, "Black Panther," 14 May 2018
Robert Boone, always said: Live as defenders of the weak and protectors of the poor.

— christina lords, idahostatesman, "This Idahoan is an Israeli Lone Soldier. His brother is in the U.S. Navy. Here's their story of service. | Idaho Statesman," 1 May 2018
Nassar still presented himself as the gymnasts’ protector.

— louise radnofsky, WSJ, "McKayla Maroney’s Dark Journey: Olympic Champion, Abused Gymnast," 22 Apr. 2018
The release of the sketch comes as Cohen is facing a federal investigation that could reveal the inner dealings of Trump's longtime legal fixer and image protector.

— the washington post, OregonLive.com, "IRS electronic filing system breaks down hours before tax deadline," 17 Apr. 2018
The release of the sketch comes as Cohen is threatened by a federal investigation that could reveal the inner dealings of Trump's longtime fixer and image protector.

— catherine lucey, chicagotribune.com, "Stormy Daniels releases sketch of man she says threatened her in 2011," 17 Apr. 2018
At stake is an investigation that could uncover the inner workings of Trump’s longtime fixer and image protector.

— Washington Post, "Trump lawyer forced to reveal another client: Sean Hannity," 16 Apr. 2018
His son, however, followed Vishnu, the protector of the universe, turning his back on the demon.

— lisa marie segarra, Time, "Why Holi Is the 'Festival of Colors'," 2 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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