nounπShareSomeone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.""The older siblings acted as protectors for their younger brother on the school playground." "personpolicemilitaryjoborganizationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device or mechanism which is designed to protect."The power outlet covers act as protectors against electric shock for young children. "devicemachinetechnologyitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who prevents interference."The bodyguards acted as protectors, preventing anyone from getting too close to the celebrity. "personpolicemilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law."The allied nations acted as protectors of several smaller countries after the war, helping them rebuild and defend themselves. "politicsgovernmentlawstatenationworldChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent."Since the young king was only five years old, a council of protectors ruled the kingdom until he came of age. "governmentroyalpoliticsstatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."The protectors of the Jesuit order in Rome advocated for their members' needs during the Vatican meeting. "religionpersonorganizationpoliticsstatehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
