noun

protector

protector

He sees himself as her protector.

He sees himself as her protector.

You need a screen protector for your phone.

You need a screen protector for your phone.

protector of ((sb./sth.)) a person who protects someone or something The police are protectors of the law.

a ((noun)) protector a thing designed to protect something I need a new mattress protector.

Synonyms: guardian, defender, shield, guard; Antonyms: attacker, aggressor

From 'protect' + '-or' (agent noun suffix). A person or thing that protects.

Think of a knight in shining armour as a 'protector', or a phone case as a 'protector'.

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