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Meaning of the word protector in English

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protector

US /prəˈtek.tɚ/
UK /prəˈtek.tɚ/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that protects someone or something.

Example:
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ear protectors
Synonym:
defenderpreserverbodyguardguardianguardchampionwatchdogombudsmanknight in shining armorguardian angelpatronchaperoneescortkeepercustodianminderhired gunshieldpadbuffercushionscreenprotection
2.

a person in charge of a kingdom during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the sovereign.

Example:
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the King's uncle became Protector
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