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3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Protector \Pro*tect"or\, n. [L.: cf. F. protecteur.] 1. One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. [1913 Webster] For the world's protector shall be known. --Waller. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. [1913 Webster] Is it concluded he shall be protector ! --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. (R. C. Ch.) A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc. [1913 Webster] {Lord Protector} (Eng. Hist.), the title of Oliver Cromwell as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth (1653-1658). [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: protector n : a person who cares for persons or property [syn: {defender}, {guardian}, {shielder}] From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]: 24 Moby Thesaurus words for "protector": advocate, apologist, benefactor, benefactress, bodyguard, champion, defender, guard, guardian angel, paladin, patron, patroness, pillar, prince regent, protectress, queen regent, regent, rock, safekeeper, supporter, tower, tower of strength, upholder, vindicator
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