Protector
noun
Someone or something that protects or keeps safe.
He saw himself as a protector of the weak.
Often appears as...
- protector of the environment
- protector of rights
noun
A thing designed to protect something from damage.
She used a screen protector for her phone.
Often appears as...
- screen protector
- surge protector
noun
A person who is entrusted with the legal protection of someone incapable of acting for himself or herself.
A court-appointed protector will oversee the child's interests.
Often appears as...
- court-appointed protector
- legal protector
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
noun
Someone or something that protects or keeps safe.
He saw himself as a protector of the weak.
Often appears as...
- protector of the environment
- protector of rights
noun
A thing designed to protect something from damage.
She used a screen protector for her phone.
Often appears as...
- screen protector
- surge protector
noun
A person who is entrusted with the legal protection of someone incapable of acting for himself or herself.
A court-appointed protector will oversee the child's interests.
Often appears as...
- court-appointed protector
- legal protector
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe someone who offers strong support, not just physical protection.
My sister has always been my protector against life's challenges.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
'Protector' often implies courage and emotional strength, qualities admired in leaders.
The principal was a protector for her students, guiding them through difficulties.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Violent Actions
Protection can be non-violent, such as offering advice or legal help.
He's a protector of small businesses through his free financial counseling.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe someone who offers strong support, not just physical protection.
My sister has always been my protector against life's challenges.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
'Protector' often implies courage and emotional strength, qualities admired in leaders.
The principal was a protector for her students, guiding them through difficulties.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Violent Actions
Protection can be non-violent, such as offering advice or legal help.
He's a protector of small businesses through his free financial counseling.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Can describe someone who offers strong support, not just physical protection.
My sister has always been my protector against life's challenges.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Strength
'Protector' often implies courage and emotional strength, qualities admired in leaders.
The principal was a protector for her students, guiding them through difficulties.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Violent Actions
Protection can be non-violent, such as offering advice or legal help.
He's a protector of small businesses through his free financial counseling.
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Video examples
Julian Treasure: Shh!...
had damaged hearing as a result of headphone abuse. We may be raising an entire generation of deaf people. Now that's a really serious problem. I'll give you three quick tips to protect your ears and pass these on to your children, please. Professional hearing protectors are great;
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I love being a police...
I had to figure out how to do that. Because here's the crazy in law enforcement, we have evolved into something incredible. Listen, we have become great protectors. We know how to protect you. But we have exercised that arm so much, so very much.
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Black Market Demand for...
rainforest is the only hornbill species in the world whose cask is composed of ivory light material but not everyone is out to kill the helmeted window it also has many protectors we are now driving into one of the poorest reserve in sabah
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Rethinking infidelity...
And that distinction is important. And Nick, he needs to hold vigil for the relationship. He needs to become, for a while, the protector of the boundaries. It's his responsibility to bring it up, because if he thinks about it,
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Bryce Dallas Howard: How...
our own protectors. Because it's tempting to think that the more I share, the more ways you have to connect with me. But there's a specialness in knowing that whatever I share with my husband or my kids or my best friend
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Alex Honnold Rappels...
really easily, especially if we start bouncing on this thing as we're descending. So I reckon if we put over the top of that. That is a very improvised rope protector. I think it's good. It's going to run through that.
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The truth about bats -...
a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight, I'm Okay, fine. So, I'm not Batman. I'm just a bat. But like Batman, I'm often misunderstood. People think I'm scary, strange and dangerous.
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Surrendering Territory PIPE...
overpowering too much you know too strong I'm taking over I'm I'm becoming his protector I want him to trust I'm the guy who can actually save your life buddy there we go
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Amazing Symbiosis: Ant...
have developed harmonious roles in each other's lives the anthro is as protector if any of those vines try to steal the acacia slight the ants security guards go to
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The legend of Annapurna,...
Lord Shiva— primordial destroyer of evil, slayer of demons, protector, and omniscient observer of the universe— was testing his wife’s patience.
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Julian Treasure: Shh!...
had damaged hearing as a result of headphone abuse. We may be raising an entire generation of deaf people. Now that's a really serious problem. I'll give you three quick tips to protect your ears and pass these on to your children, please. Professional hearing protectors are great;
Video examples
I love being a police...
I had to figure out how to do that. Because here's the crazy in law enforcement, we have evolved into something incredible. Listen, we have become great protectors. We know how to protect you. But we have exercised that arm so much, so very much.
Video examples
Black Market Demand for...
rainforest is the only hornbill species in the world whose cask is composed of ivory light material but not everyone is out to kill the helmeted window it also has many protectors we are now driving into one of the poorest reserve in sabah
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
And that distinction is important. And Nick, he needs to hold vigil for the relationship. He needs to become, for a while, the protector of the boundaries. It's his responsibility to bring it up, because if he thinks about it,
Video examples
Bryce Dallas Howard: How...
our own protectors. Because it's tempting to think that the more I share, the more ways you have to connect with me. But there's a specialness in knowing that whatever I share with my husband or my kids or my best friend
Video examples
Alex Honnold Rappels...
really easily, especially if we start bouncing on this thing as we're descending. So I reckon if we put over the top of that. That is a very improvised rope protector. I think it's good. It's going to run through that.
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight, I'm Okay, fine. So, I'm not Batman. I'm just a bat. But like Batman, I'm often misunderstood. People think I'm scary, strange and dangerous.
Video examples
Surrendering Territory PIPE...
overpowering too much you know too strong I'm taking over I'm I'm becoming his protector I want him to trust I'm the guy who can actually save your life buddy there we go
Video examples
Amazing Symbiosis: Ant...
have developed harmonious roles in each other's lives the anthro is as protector if any of those vines try to steal the acacia slight the ants security guards go to
Video examples
The legend of Annapurna,...
Lord Shiva— primordial destroyer of evil, slayer of demons, protector, and omniscient observer of the universe— was testing his wife’s patience.
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Quote examples
Robert Kennedy
American Politician
The glory of justice and the majesty of law are created not just by the Constitution - nor by the courts - nor by the officers of the law - nor by the lawyers - but by the men and women who constitute our society - who are the protectors of the law as they are themselves protected by the law.
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Hanna Rosin
Israeli Author
Interestingly, one thing I've found that neither women nor men give up on is the idea of men as protectors. Even in cases where the woman is earning more, they'll often tell me that if there were a fire or something, they would expect the man to be the one to protect them.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend. And I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.
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Greg Berlanti
American Writer
The thing that I probably enjoy the most and also am the best at in whatever art form I'm working in is being the protector of the emotional experience of the audience.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.
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Jake Tapper
American Journalist
Politicians don't like tough coverage, and their protectors try to destroy the messengers.
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Jami Gertz
American Actress
I have three sons, and I think we're both fierce protectors of our children.
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Paul Walker
American Actor
My father's a protector. My father's old-school. He's a cowboy.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Prosperity is the best protector of principle.
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King Princess
American Musician
My dad was really a protector and mentor.
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Robert Kennedy
American Politician
The glory of justice and the majesty of law are created not just by the Constitution - nor by the courts - nor by the officers of the law - nor by the lawyers - but by the men and women who constitute our society - who are the protectors of the law as they are themselves protected by the law.
Quote examples
Hanna Rosin
Israeli Author
Interestingly, one thing I've found that neither women nor men give up on is the idea of men as protectors. Even in cases where the woman is earning more, they'll often tell me that if there were a fire or something, they would expect the man to be the one to protect them.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I come here tonight as a sister, blessed with a brother who is my mentor, my protector and my lifelong friend. And I come here as a wife who loves my husband and believes he will be an extraordinary president.
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Greg Berlanti
American Writer
The thing that I probably enjoy the most and also am the best at in whatever art form I'm working in is being the protector of the emotional experience of the audience.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.
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Jake Tapper
American Journalist
Politicians don't like tough coverage, and their protectors try to destroy the messengers.
Quote examples
Jami Gertz
American Actress
I have three sons, and I think we're both fierce protectors of our children.
Quote examples
Paul Walker
American Actor
My father's a protector. My father's old-school. He's a cowboy.
Quote examples
Mark Twain
American Writer
Prosperity is the best protector of principle.
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King Princess
American Musician
My dad was really a protector and mentor.
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