protector (redirected from protectorships)

pro·tec·tor also pro·tect·er  (pr-tktr)

n.

1. One who protects; a guardian.

2. A device that protects; a guard.

3. Protector

a. A person who rules a kingdom during the minority of a sovereign.

b. The head of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1659.

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pro·tector·al adj.

pro·tector·ship n.

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protector [prəˈtɛktə]

n

1. a person or thing that protects

2. (Historical Terms) History a person who exercised royal authority during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the monarch

protectoral  adj

protectress  fem n

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Protector [prəˈtɛktə]

n

(Historical Terms) 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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

protector - a person who cares for persons or property defender, guardian, shielder admonisher, monitor, reminder - someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided bodyguard, escort - someone who escorts and protects a prominent person paladin, champion, fighter, hero - someone who fights for a cause chaperon, chaperone - one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people custodian, keeper, steward - one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals fire fighter, fire-eater, firefighter, fireman - a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires foster parent, foster-parent - a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child guard - a person who keeps watch over something or someone keeper - someone in charge of other people; "am I my brother's keeper?" law officer, lawman, peace officer - an officer of the law patron saint - a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation peacekeeper - someone who keeps peace; "she's the peacekeeper in that family" preserver - someone who keeps safe from harm or danger tribune - (ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests watchdog - a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste; "she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses"

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protector

noun

1. defender, champion, guard, guardian, counsel, advocate, patron, safeguard, bodyguard, benefactor, guardian angel, tower of strength, knight in shining armour Many mothers see their son as a protector and provider.

2. guard, screen, protection, shield, pad, cushion, buffer Ear protectors must be worn when operating this equipment.

Translations

protector [prəˈtektəʳ] N

1. (= defender) → protector(a) m/f

2. (= protective wear) → protector m

protector [prəˈtɛktə^r] n → protecteur/trice m/f

protector

n

(= defender) → Beschützer(in) m(f)

(= protective wear) → Schutz m

protector [prəˈtɛktəʳ] n → protettore/trice