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What is another word for Protector? – 115 Protector Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    defender guardian champion safeguard preserver conservator custodian keeper watcher sentinel shield patron supporter advocate backer benefactor savior rescuer deliverer liberator guardian angel caretaker minder chaperone escort attendant bodyguard watchdog protectorate championer

    Meaning of Protector

    A person or thing that protects someone or something

    Definitions

    • A person who protects or defends someone or something
    • * A device or system that protects someone or something from harm or damage

    Etymology of Protector

    The word "protector" comes from the Latin "protector", which means defender or guardian, derived from "protegere", meaning to cover or shield, a combination of "pro" (forward, forth) and "tegere" (to cover)

    Example Uses

    • The knight was a protector of the kingdom and its people
    • * The software includes a built-in protector against viruses and malware
    • * The environmental organization is a protector of endangered species and their habitats

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    attacker aggressor invader assailant enemy foe adversary opponent antagonist destroyer harasser tormentor oppressor persecutor menace threat danger hazard risk vulnerability weakener enfeebler debilitator