protector
protector Lexical Profile
protector Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person, organization, or animal that defends or guards someone or something against harm, injury, or danger.
"Throughout her career, the conservationist was a tireless protector of endangered wildlife and fragile ecosystems."
A device, covering, or attachment designed to prevent damage, wear, or injury to an object or part of the body.
"She applied a tempered glass screen protector to her new smartphone to prevent scratches."
British A historical title for a regent in charge of a kingdom during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the sovereign, or specifically Oliver Cromwell as head of state during the English Protectorate.
"During the young king's minority, his uncle governed the realm as Lord Protector."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French protectour and Late Latin protector, meaning 'one who covers or shields,' derived from the Latin verb protegere ('to cover in front').