'Protector' definitions:
Definition of 'protector'
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Definition of 'Protector'
From: GCIDE
- Protector \Pro*tect"or\, n. [L.: cf. F. protecteur.]
- 1. One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. [1913 Webster]
- For the world's protector shall be known. --Waller. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. [1913 Webster]
- Is it concluded he shall be protector ! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (R. C. Ch.) 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. [1913 Webster]
- Lord Protector (Eng. Hist.), the title of Oliver Cromwell as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth (1653-1658). [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'protector'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- advocate,
- apologist,
- benefactor,
- benefactress,
- bodyguard,
- champion,
- defender,
- guard,
- guardian angel,
- paladin,
- patron,
- patroness,
- pillar,
- prince regent,
- protectress,
- queen regent,
- regent,
- rock,
- safekeeper,
- supporter,
- tower,
- tower of strength,
- upholder,
- vindicator