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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But Penny’s defense relied heavily upon his Marine background to paint him as a protector.
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Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The timing of the insurgent assault inside Syria has fueled speculation in Lebanon — that Israel and the U.S. were behind the rebel advances, seeking to weaken Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah, who Salah sees as her protector.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
And in many ways, the force that took power in Damascus is exactly what Mr. Assad, who tried to style himself as a protector of religious minorities, taught supporters to fear.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The timing of the insurgent assault inside Syria has fueled speculation in Lebanon — that Israel and the U.S. were behind the rebel advances, seeking to weaken Assad, Iran, and Hezbollah, who Salah sees as her protector.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
And in many ways, the force that took power in Damascus is exactly what Mr. Assad, who tried to style himself as a protector of religious minorities, taught supporters to fear.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Protector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protector. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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