PROTECTOR


Meaning of PROTECTOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈtek-tər ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : one that protects : guardian

b. : a device used to prevent injury : guard

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

• pro·tec·tor·ship -ˌship noun

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