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