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protector

UK
/prəˈtɛktə/
US
/prəˈtɛktər/

Translations

protectornoun
protectors
pl
UK
/prəˈtɛktə/
US
/prəˈtɛktər/
tuteurDans le sens juridique ou familial d'une personne chargée de la protection et de la garde.
As a legal guardian, she was the protector of her younger siblings.
En tant que tutrice légale, elle était la tuteur de ses jeunes frères et sœurs.
The knight served as a protector of the realm, defending it from invaders.
Le chevalier servait de protecteur du royaume, le défendant contre les envahisseurs.
Additional translations
protecteurObjet ou accessoire destiné à protéger.
protecteurTitre historique.
Synonyms
defender
guardian
safeguard
watchman
sentinel
champion
preserver
shield
warden
protectoradjective
UK
/prəˈtɛktə/
US
/prəˈtɛktɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something that provides protection.
protecteurS'emploie avant un nom; s'accorde en genre et en nombre.
She bought a protector case to keep her tablet safe.
Elle a acheté une coque protectrice pour garder sa tablette en sécurité.
Synonyms
protective
defensive
shielding
safeguarding
guarding
preservative

Definitions

protectornoun
A person or thing that protects someone or something from harm or danger.
The knight served as a protector of the realm, defending it from invaders.
A device or implement that provides protection.
The screen protector on my phone prevents scratches on the display.
A person who is responsible for the care and protection of someone, especially a child or a vulnerable person.
As a legal guardian, she was the protector of her younger siblings.
Historical. A person who rules or governs a country as a regent or head of state.
Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector of England in 1653.
protectoradjective
Serving or intended to serve as protection; protective (used before another noun).
She bought a protector case to keep her tablet safe.
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