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- [pruh-tek-ter]
- /prəˈtɛk tər/
- /prəˈtek.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-tek-ter]
- /prəˈtɛk tər/
Definitions of protector word
- noun protector a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian. 1
- noun protector English History. a person in charge of the kingdom during the sovereign's minority, incapacity, or absence. (initial capital letter). Also called Lord Protector. the title of the head of the government during the period of the Protectorate, held by Oliver Cromwell (1653–58) and by Richard Cromwell, his son (1658–59). 1
- noun protector device that protects 1
- noun protector guardian 1
- countable noun protector If you refer to someone as your protector, you mean that they protect you from being harmed. 0
- countable noun protector A protector is a device that protects someone or something from physical harm. 0
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Origin of protector
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Late Latin (see protect, -tor); replacing Middle English protectour < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Protector
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
protector popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
protector usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for protector
noun protector
- altruist — a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).
- babushka — a headscarf tied under the chin, worn by Russian peasant women
- benefactor — A benefactor is a person who helps a person or organization by giving them money.
- bouncer — A bouncer is a man who stands at the door of a club, prevents unwanted people from coming in, and makes people leave if they cause trouble.
- bumper — Bumpers are bars at the front and back of a vehicle which protect it if it bumps into something.
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