protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər 
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
Examples of protector in a Sentence
She sees her older brother as her protector.
a protector of free speech
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Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Mapu served as the personal protector for Baringer, an important position that often calls for the snap.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025
Unlike a mattress pad or protector that falls on the thinner side and is designed to keep your bed free of stains, mattress toppers can reach over three inches to give beds of different firmness levels a more comfortable, plush surface to sleep on.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Save your alligator tears and page the bodyguard, because Beyoncé needs a protector right now.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for protector
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protector. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər
1
: a person or thing that protects or is intended to protect
2
: a person who takes charge of a kingdom while the king or queen is too young to rule : regent
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