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Definition of protector - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
guardiansomeone who guards or defends others
- He acted as a protector for the children.
2.
safetydevice designed to prevent harm
- The surge protector saved the computer from damage.
3.
caretakerperson who cares for people or property
- She was the protector of the family estate.
4.
international lawRare state exercising authority over anotherRare
- The country acted as a protector for the small nation.
Expressions with protector
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removable cover protecting mattress from stains and allergens
She put a mattress protector on before making the bed.
thin film or sheet placed over a screen
I bought a screen protector for my new phone.
plastic cover used to protect a document
She slid the contract into a sheet protector before filing it away..
padding used in sports to protect the chest
He bought a new chest protector for his hockey games.
device worn to shield the throat from injury
He wore a throat protector during the fencing match..
flat sheath for holding pens in a pocket
He kept his pens organized with a pocket protector.
device that shields electronic equipment from voltage spikes
He plugged his computer into a surge protector during the storm..
material used to shield edges from wear or impact
We installed an edge protector on the table to prevent scratches.
Origin of protector
Latin, protector (one who protects)
Terms with protector included in their meaning
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mentorship role
woman acting as a mentor or protector
protector
person hired to protect property or individuals
protector
someone who protects or defends something
protector
person who keeps things from being damaged
role change
person who changes from protector to exploiter
religion
saint regarded as protector of a person, group, or place
protection
protector of a sacred fire or light
politics
state that acts as a guardian or protector
protective role
serving as a protector or guardian
assistance
accompany someone as a helper or protector
substitution
substituting the current protector
security
protector or enforcer in a modern context
protection
person serving as a guardian or protector
protector
one who wards off or repels something
protector
someone who keeps something safe
protector
woman who protects or defends
protector
person who protects something valuable or important
beard protector
drinking cup with a guard to protect a moustache
history
english general and leader of Parliament who became Lord Protector
support
patron or protector
Judaism Christianity
epithet of God as protector of armies
culture
traditional Arab tribal title for a protector
protector
someone who keeps others safe from harm
protection
serving as a guardian or protector
Examples of protector in a sentence
She became the protector of stray animals in her town. He always uses a screen protector on his phone. The child wore a sun protector at the beach. He acted as a protector for the neighborhood children. The protector of the museum's artifacts was diligent. The protector imposed new laws on the territory.
As a protector, the nation provided military support.
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- French:protecteur, ...
- German:Beschützer, Protektor, ...
- Italian:protettore, salvavita, ...
- Spanish:protector, dispositivo de protección, ...
- Portuguese:protetor, ...
- Chinese:保护者, 保护器, ...
- Japanese:保護者, プロテクター, ...
- Arabic:حام, جِهاز حِمايَة, ...
- Hebrew:מָגֵן, מְדִינַת חָסוּת, ...
- Russian:защитник, защитное устройство, ...
- Ukrainian:захисник, захисник від перенапруги, ...
- Hindi:संरक्षक, सुरक्षा उपकरण, ...
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