noun🔗ShareSomeone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative."The family dog, Buster, is a loyal protector of the children when they play in the yard. "personjobpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA device or mechanism which is designed to protect."The phone case acts as a protector, preventing scratches and cracks on the screen. "devicetechnologymachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who prevents interference."The school's security guard is a protector of the students, preventing any unauthorized visitors from entering. "personorganizationpolicemilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law."The United Kingdom, as protector, oversaw the affairs of the island nation. "politicsgovernmentstatenationlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent."During the king's illness, the protector oversaw the kingdom's affairs. "governmentroyalpoliticsnationstatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."Cardinal Dubois, the protector of the French Seminary in Rome, advocated for increased funding to support the students' studies. "religionpersonorganizationtheologypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
