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Protector

Protector Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Protector? [n] a person who cares for persons or property Synonyms \| Synonyms for Protector: defender \| guardian \| shielder Related Terms \| Find terms related to Protector: See Also \| admonisher \| bodyguard \| champion \| chaperon \| chaperone \| custodian \| escort \| fighter \| fire fighter \| fire-eater \| firefighter \| fireman \| foster-parent \| guard \| hero \| keeper \| law officer \| lawman \| monitor \| paladin \| patron saint \| peace officer \| peacekeeper \| preserver \| reminder \| steward Protector In Webster's Dictionary \Pro*tect"or\, n. [L.: cf. F. protecteur.] 1. One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. For the world's protector shall be known. --Waller. 2. (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. Is it concluded he shall be protector ! --Shak. 3. (R. C. Ch.) 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. {Lord Protector} (Eng. Hist.), the title of Oliver Cromwell as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth (1653-1658).

Protector Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Protector?

[n] a person who cares for persons or property

Synonyms | Synonyms for Protector: defender | guardian | shielder

Related Terms | Find terms related to Protector:

Protector In Webster's Dictionary

\Pro*tect"or\, n. [L.: cf. F. protecteur.]
1. One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury,
   evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron.

         For the world's protector shall be known. --Waller.

2. (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the
   king's minority; a regent.

         Is it concluded he shall be protector ! --Shak.

3. (R. C. Ch.) 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.

{Lord Protector} (Eng. Hist.), the title of Oliver Cromwell
   as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth
   (1653-1658).

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