protector
prəˈtɛktə
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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.
defender guardian safeguard
2.
safetydevice designed to prevent harm
  • The surge protector saved the computer from damage.
guard shield
3.
caretakerperson who cares for people or property
  • She was the protector of the family estate.
caretaker guardian
4.
international lawRarestate exercising authority over anotherRare
  • The country acted as a protector for the small nation.
custodian defender guardian
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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.

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

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.

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  1. French:protecteur, ...
  2. German:Beschützer, Protektor, ...
  3. Italian:protettore, salvavita, ...
  4. Spanish:protector, dispositivo de protección, ...
  5. Portuguese:protetor, ...
  6. Chinese:保护者, 保护器, ...
  7. Japanese:保護者, プロテクター, ...
  8. Arabic:حام, جِهاز حِمايَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָגֵן, מְדִינַת חָסוּת, ...
  10. Russian:защитник, защитное устройство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захисник, захисник від перенапруги, ...
  12. Hindi:संरक्षक, सुरक्षा उपकरण, ...
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