protector

noun

pro·tec·tor | \ prə-ˈtek-tər

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

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Is Lumee Bibi’s protector, or something more sinister? — Heidi Waleson, WSJ, "Portraits of Pain at the Prototype Festival," 9 Jan. 2019 This whole process from starting at the bottom of the stairs to putting the protector on, took almost an hour. — Maddie Hiatt, House Beautiful, "This Flippable Mattress Changed My Life," 1 May 2019 Gift options include bamboo sheets, a dual-sided blanket, the original Purple Pillow, or a mattress protector. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "The Most Insane Presidents' Day Mattress Sales for Casper, Serta and More," 16 Feb. 2019 Today, the company is based in Ann Arbor, Mich., and prides itself as protector of powerful executives, star athletes, royal families and other high-profile individuals. — Sarah E. Needleman, WSJ, "Pinkerton Detectives Still Exist, and They’re Tired of Being the Bad Guys," 21 Jan. 2019 The company recently started selling bedding products like sheets, duvets, and a mattress protector, plus a line of minimalist furniture. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Casper is now selling bedding and furniture," 23 Aug. 2018 While the wisdom of that decision can be debated, this cannot: As a protector of the public trust, DNR must use the latest, best science to set Wisconsin wolf population goals and craft the next wolf plan. — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Smith: With at least 900 wolves in the state, it's time to gauge public attitudes again," 6 June 2018 These and similar comments reinforce the idea that the NCAA holds itself as a protector of college athletes and should be judged accordingly. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Analyzing Ploetz v. NCAA, the First Legal Battle Over CTE to Reach Trial," 26 Apr. 2018 But Republicans on the panel respected her and regarded her as a fierce protector of her party's agenda. — Deirdre Walsh, CNN, "Rep. Louise Slaughter, New York Democratic 'trailblazer,' dead at 88," 16 Mar. 2018

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