About The Word Protector
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Protector
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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).
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