PROTECTOR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PROTECTOR?

Need another word that means the same as “protector”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “protector” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Protector” are: defender, guardian, shielder, preserver, bodyguard, guard, champion, watchdog, ombudsman, knight in shining armour, guardian angel, patron, chaperone, escort, keeper, custodian, shield, pad, buffer, cushion, screen

Protector as a Noun

Definitions of "Protector" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “protector” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who cares for persons or property.
• A regent in charge of a kingdom during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the sovereign.
• A person or thing that protects someone or something.
• The title of the head of state in England during the later period of the Commonwealth between 1653 and 1659, first Oliver Cromwell (1653–8), then his son Richard (1658–9).

Synonyms of "Protector" as a noun (21 Words)

bodyguard	A group of men who escort and protect some important person.
buffer	A part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system. Family and friends can provide a buffer against stress.
champion	Someone who has won first place in a competition. A champion hurdler.
chaperone	One who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people. Chaperones sat at the edge of the dance gossiping and watching.
cushion	The layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle. Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions.
custodian	One having charge of buildings or grounds or animals. The custodian of the Great Seal in Canada is always the Secretary of State.
defender	Either member of the partnership that did not win the auction. A determined defender of British interests.
guard	The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team. He was on guard that night.
guardian	A person who cares for persons or property. Self appointed guardians of public morality.
guardian angel	A person who cares for persons or property.
keeper	A fish large enough to be kept when caught. I m your friend not your keeper.
knight in shining armour	Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit.
ombudsman	An official appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against a company or organization, especially a public authority.
pad	A platform from which rockets or space craft are launched. Cricket pads.
patron	A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause. We surveyed the plushness of the hotel and its sleek well dressed patrons.
preserver	A substance used to preserve food, wood, or other materials against damage or decay. They are the trusted preservers of law and order and they deserve our respect.
screen	The data or images displayed on a computer screen. A star of stage and screen.
shield	A stylized representation of a shield used for displaying a coat of arms. Team captain Ben Hall collected the winners shield.
shielder	A person who cares for persons or property.
watchdog	A dog kept to guard private property. The consumer watchdog for transport in London.

Usage Examples of "Protector" as a noun

• Ear protectors.
• The King's uncle became Protector.
• A man who became her protector, adviser, and friend.

Associations of "Protector" (30 Words)

angel	In traditional Christian angelology a being of the lowest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy. You sang like an angel.
bastion	A natural rock formation resembling a man made bastion. A bastion against corruption.
citadel	A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle. Citadels of private economic power.
conservancy	The official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc. From the point of view of nature conservancy I d rather see it left unspoilt.
convoy	A group of ships or vehicles travelling together, typically one accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection. The trucks convoyed the cars across the battle zone.
defence	The case presented by or on behalf of the party accused of a crime or being sued in a civil lawsuit. He spoke in defence of a disciplined approach.
defend	Protect or fight for as a champion. Ms Smith will represent the defendant.
defender	(in sport) a player whose task it is to protect their own side’s goal. Owen surged between two defenders then drove the ball out of the reach of the goalkeeper.
defensible	Justifiable by argument. A fort with a defensible yard at its feet.
fort	Enclose by or as if by a fortification. The city was guarded by a ring of forts.
fortress	A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town. He had proved himself to be a fortress of moral rectitude.
guard	The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team. The company fiercely guarded its independence.
guardian	A person who cares for persons or property. Self appointed guardians of public morality.
guide	Use as a guide. A tour guide.
helmet	A predatory mollusc with a squat heavy shell, which lives in tropical and temperate seas.
medieval	Resembling or likened to the Middle Ages, especially in being cruel, uncivilized, or primitive. A medieval castle.
parent	Be or act as a parent to a child. Some of the whetstones have been transported up to 400 km from the parent rock.
preclusive	Preventing something from happening; restrictive. Grounds for preclusive intervention.
preserver	A substance used to preserve food, wood, or other materials against damage or decay. You might also want to coat the bottom of the canes with wood preserver.
preventive	Tending to prevent or hinder. Quinine was used as a malaria preventive.
probation	A trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership. I went to court and was put on probation.
protect	Restrict access to or use of (data or a memory location. He tried to protect Kelly from the attack.
protective	Solicitously caring or mindful. As adults we are naturally protective of children.
safeguard	Escort safely. The charity called for tougher safeguards to protect Britain s remaining natural forests.
sentinel	Station a soldier or guard by (a place) to keep watch. A wide course had been roped off and sentinelled with police.
sentry	A person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event. Two men stood sentry on the door every evening.
soldier	Serve as a soldier. Graham wasn t enjoying this but he soldiered on.
tutelar	Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding. Tutelary gods.
tutelary	Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding. Tutelary gods.
watchman	A guard who keeps watch. A night watchman.