protector

noun

prə-ˈtek-tər How to pronounce protector (audio)
Definition of protectornext
as in guardian
someone that protects the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector

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Recent Examples of protector Campbell is the most polished pass protector in this draft. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025 An option remains for Ukraine to patch together individual security agreements with its strongest European allies, such as France and the United Kingdom, to form a non-NATO alliance of protector states. — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025 The Mavericks wanted to start Davis at power forward alongside Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II, both of whom are respectable rim protectors in their own right. — Christian Clark, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 Listen to this article Another formidable rim protector joined Christian Braun’s poster collection recently. — Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for protector
Recent Examples of Synonyms for protector
  1. guardian
  2. defender
  3. custodian
  4. protection
  5. bodyguard
Noun
  • Multiple victims were also minors, and at least two were smuggled into the U.S. unaccompanied by a relative or legal guardian, according to the Justice Department.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier this month, the talk show host expressed her regrets about consenting to the courts appointing her a legal guardian to oversee her affairs in the past.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of guardian
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  • Yaya’s defenders argue that she, and others recently evicted from Taiwan, are being selectively prosecuted.
    — Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The 21-year-old has started in 74 games this season and become a rugged on-ball defender in his first season.
    — William Guillory, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of defender
Noun
  • In recent months, budget adjustments have been made to correctly calculate the salaries of classified employees, who are the district’s support staff such as custodians, cafeteria workers and librarians, Long said.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of custodian
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  • For even stronger protection, consider using a security key that plugs into your device.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Strategies like credit shelter trusts, dynasty trusts, and GST exemption allocation remain relevant tools for asset protection and long-term tax resilience.
    — Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of protection
Noun
  • Rick then killed two of Jim's bodyguards in a shootout.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Prince William and Prince Harry are mourning the death of a bodyguard to Princess Diana who escorted her coffin.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of bodyguard

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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protector. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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