protector
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//pɹəˈtɛktə//
- Canada//pɹəˈtɛktɚ//
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
noun
- 1
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
I stand before you in the spirit of pure public service — not as a protector of the status quo, but as an agent of change.
They [the Lightners] were like Gods to us. Our protectors. Our creators. Those who gave us purpose... Then, one day we were all locked away in this prison... And the Lightners never returned.
- 2
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative. A headmate who primarily fronts, or otherwise protects the system, in situations where the system is at risk of psychological harm.
- 3
A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
- 4
One who prevents interference.
- 5
A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
- 6
historicalOne having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
My Lord Protector, ’tis his Highnes pleaſure, You do prepare to ride vnto S. Albons, / Where as the King and Queene do mean to Hawke.
- 7
A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.
Etymology
From Middle English protectour, from Anglo-Norman protectour, protector and its etymon Latin prōtēctor, from prōtegō (“shield, protect”). By surface analysis, protect + -or. Displaced native Old English sċildend.
Forms
- plural
- protectors
protector · Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
protein · Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules…protest · To make a strong objection.protestant · Protesting.