protector Meaning & Definition
What Does Protector Mean?
As a noun, protector means Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative. A headmate who primarily fronts, or otherwise protects the system, in situations where the system is at risk of psychological harm. It can also mean A headmate who primarily fronts, or otherwise protects the system, in situations where the system is at risk of psychological harm.
Protector at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹəˈtɛktɚ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | defender, guardian and guard |
| Plural | protectors |
Protector Definition (Noun)
- Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative. A headmate who primarily fronts, or otherwise protects the system, in situations where the system is at risk of psychological harm.
- A headmate who primarily fronts, or otherwise protects the system, in situations where the system is at risk of psychological harm.
- A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
- One who prevents interference. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
- 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.
Noun
- Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
- One who prevents interference.
Synonyms of Protector
Protector synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Protector
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Protector in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
protector (plural protectors)
Words That Rhyme With Protector
Origin of Protector
From Middle English protectour, from Anglo-Norman protectour, protector and its etymon Latin prōtēctor, from prōtegō (“shield, protect”).[1] By surface analysis, protect + -or. Displaced native Old English sċildend.
How Do You Say Protector?
You say protector as //pɹəˈtɛktɚ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Protector
What part of speech is protector?
Protector is a noun.
What is another word for protector?
Words with a similar meaning to protector include defender, guardian and guard. See the full list of protector synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of protector?
The plural of protector is protectors.