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Definition of Protector
Pro`tect´or | n. | 1. | One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. | | 2. | (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. | | 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. |
Related Words
advocate, apologist, benefactor, benefactress, bodyguard, champion, defender, guard, guardian angel, paladin, patron, patroness, pillar, prince regent, protectress, queen regent, regent, rock, safekeeper, supporter, tower, tower of strength, upholder, vindicator
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