Protector

n.	1.	One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. For the world's protector shall be known. - Waller.
	2.	(Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. Is it concluded he shall be protector ! - Shak.
	3.	(R. C. Ch.) A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc. Lord Protector (Eng. Hist.) the title of Oliver Cromwell as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth (1653-1658).

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protector - a person who cares for persons or property Synonyms: defender, guardian, shielder

advocate, apologist, benefactor, benefactress, bodyguard, champion, defender, guard, guardian angel, paladin, patron, patroness, pillar, prince regent, protectress, queen regent, regent, rock, safekeeper, supporter, tower, tower of strength, upholder, vindicator

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