protector
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
someone who keeps you safe from danger or harm.
a person who protects or guards another person, an object, or a place, either by official assignment or personal initiative.
Simple“The dog was a loyal protector of the family home.”
In context“Throughout the trial, the witness viewed the lead detective as her sole protector against the threats of the criminal organization.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a piece of equipment that prevents something from being damaged.
a mechanical device or physical covering designed to prevent injury, wear, or damage.
Simple“You should use a screen protector to keep your phone from scratching.”
In context“The electrician installed a surge protector to ensure the sensitive laboratory equipment would not be damaged by power fluctuations.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a person who ruled a country while the king was too young or away.
a historical title for a person appointed to govern a kingdom during the monarch's minority or absence, notably the Lord Protector.
Simple“Oliver Cromwell was given the title of Lord Protector of the Commonwealth.”
In context“The Duke served as the young king's protector, managing the affairs of the state until the boy reached his sixteenth birthday.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is almost exclusively found in history books, particularly regarding English history.
“When in place, it acts as a protector that keeps anything on the left side of the bike from sliding through the frame and getting tangled in the chain.”