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protectorship

pro·tec·tor
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-tek-ter]
    • /prəˈtɛk tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pruh-tek-ter]
    • /prəˈtɛk tər/

Definitions of protectorship word

  • noun protectorship a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian. 1
  • noun protectorship 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 protectorship the rank of protector of a kingdom 0
  • noun protectorship a protectorate 0
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Origin of protectorship

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 Protectorship

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Protectorship

protectorship 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for protectorship

noun protectorship

  • egis — Alternative spelling of aegis.
Just one Synonym for protectorship

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