protector
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tər noun
1.
a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.
2.
English History.
a.
a person in charge of the kingdom during the sovereign's minority, incapacity, or absence.
b.
( 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).
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protector (prəˈtɛktə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person or thing that protects |
| 2. | history a person who exercised royal authority during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the monarch |
| pro'tectoral | |
| —adj | |
| pro'tectress | |
| —fem n | |
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Protector
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| Protector (prəˈtɛktə) | |
| —n | |
| short for Lord Protector, the title borne by Oliver Cromwell (1653--58) and by Richard Cromwell (1658--59) as heads of state during the period known as the Protectorate | |
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Example sentences
The former was a great protector and benefactor to these missionaries, nor did the latter oppose their preaching.
Two generations ago a standard uniform identified engineers: white shirt, narrow tie, pocket protector and slide rule.
Once his protector, she had turned on him the instant he became famous.
And a dead ladybird is hardly any use as a protector.
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