protector

Meaning

Noun

  • Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
  • A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
  • One who prevents interference.
  • A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
  • One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
  • 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.

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Origin

  • From Middle English protectour, from Anglo-Norman protectour, protector, from Latin prōtector, from prōtegō. Displaced native .

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