protector

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: prə-tĕk'tər, IPA ^(key): /prəˈtɛktɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /prəˈtɛktə/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: pro‧tec‧tor

Noun

Singular protector

Plural protectors

1. (countable) A protector is someone that protects or guards something. This can be either because of a job, or as their own decision.
2. (countable) A protector is a device that is made to protect something.
3. (countable) A protector is someone who stops interference.

Synonyms

• guard
• sentry

Related words

• protect
• protection
• protectorate
• protectorship