protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər 
2
a
: one having the care of a kingdom during the king's minority : regent
b
: the executive head of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1659
called also Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
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She sees her older brother as her protector.
a protector of free speech
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William Pesek, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Ending Thursday, Cocoon by Sealy's current sale features 35% off all mattresses, plus a free Sealy Sleep Bundle, which includes pillows, a sheet set and a protector.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
And while no one has—or should expect to—have insight on the reasons for their separation, Kravitz has always been accompanied by protectors of a different kind: sloping jackets, outsized shirts, voluminous trousers and expansive handbags purchased from The Row.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
So sturdy is the reputation of husbands as protectors of wives and families that these men can claim they were fooled into raping Gisèle Pelicot, who has been at court observing their testimony during much of the proceedings and has testified.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protector. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər
1
: a person or thing that protects or is intended to protect
2
: a person who takes charge of a kingdom while the king or queen is too young to rule : regent
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