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protector
noun pro·tec·tor \prə-ˈtek-tər\
: a person or thing that protects someone or something
Full Definition of PROTECTOR
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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
— pro·tec·tor·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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First Known Use of PROTECTOR
14th century
Related to PROTECTOR
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- custodian, defender, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection
PROTECTOR Defined for Kids
protector
noun pro·tec·tor \prə-ˈtek-tər\
Definition of PROTECTOR for Kids
: a person or thing that shields from harm or is intended to shield from harm
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