Protector
/prəˈtɛktər/
Definitions
2 meaningsA person or thing that protects someone or something.
/prəˈtɛktər/
The dog was a loyal protector of the family.
💡 Simply: A protector is like a superhero for everyday life! They keep people or things safe. Imagine a big, fluffy dog protecting a little kid – that dog is a protector!
👶 For kids: Someone or something that keeps others safe.
More Examples
She saw herself as a protector of the environment.
The country's military serves as a protector of its citizens.
How It's Used
"The legal protector of the child's assets."
"Soldiers served as protectors of the border."
A device or substance that prevents damage or injury.
/prəˈtɛktər/
The screen protector saved my phone from cracking.
💡 Simply: Sometimes a protector is something you use, like a phone screen protector, to keep something else from getting hurt or broken. It’s like a shield!
👶 For kids: Something that keeps things from getting hurt or broken.
More Examples
She applied sunscreen as a protector against the sun.
The gloves served as a protector against the cold.
How It's Used
"A screen protector shields the phone from scratches."
"Sunscreen is a protector against sun damage."
Idioms & expressions
Under the protection of
Supported and kept safe by a person, group, or authority.
"The refugees sought shelter under the protection of the Red Cross."
From Middle English protectour, from Old French protecteur, from Latin protector ('defender, guardian'), from protectus, past participle of protegere ('to protect').
The word 'protector' has been used since the Middle Ages to describe someone who provides safety or defense.
Memory tip
Think of a bodyguard – they are a protector.
Word Origin
"to protect, cover, defend"