protector

noun

pro·tec·tor | \ prə-ˈtek-tər

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Definition of protector

1a : one that protects : guardian

b : a device used to prevent injury : guard

2a : 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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Examples of protector in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Plough described his system as being pro-style, which requires a running back who can excel as a pass protector and receiver. — oregonlive, "Cyrus Habibi-Likio’s conundrum: Former Oregon Ducks running back’s decision to transfer was ‘super tough’," 27 Feb. 2021 Ironically, many pieces about Rudin portray him not merely as a producer, but as a protector. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, "When Good Art Is a Justification for Cruelty," 9 Apr. 2021 Our recommendation is to use a waterproof mattress protector over the top of your mattress and mattress topper. — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, "Can you wash a mattress topper?," 4 Apr. 2021 This comes with bonus items like a leather case, universal chargers, a drawing glove, and a screen protector. — Chris Hachey, BGR, "Best Tablet for Drawing," 1 Apr. 2021 New offensive line coach Clay McGuire has no shortage of options vying for time as the Trojans’ blindside protector, but none have much experience in that spot. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, "Five questions USC football faces as it begins spring practice," 29 Mar. 2021 Lepow also provides a screen protector for when the screen is being used in an area where there may be greasy or dirty fingers pointing at the screen. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, "Increase Your Screen Real Estate With This Portable HD Monitor," 12 Mar. 2021 This screen protector not only provides a buffer between your screen and scratches but also provides protection against germs and bacteria with an antimicrobial coating. — Ellen Mcalpine, CNN Underscored, "The best iPhone accessories to give this holiday," 15 Dec. 2020 But that teenager grew to become a keeper of her tribe’s heritage, a protector of its traditions, and now as a driving force for a new home dedicated to the preservation of a storied history. — BostonGlobe.com, "‘There is no US history without indigenous people’s history’: An old tribe finds a new home at URI," 26 Mar. 2021

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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protector. Accessed 20 Apr. 2021.

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protector

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English Language Learners Definition of protector

: a person or thing that protects someone or something

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protector

noun

pro·tec·tor | \ prə-ˈtek-tər

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Kids Definition of protector

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

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