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# protector

noun (a protector, protectors)

«protector» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A person or animal that keeps someone or something safe from harm. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#m1)
2. A thing that protects, such as a screen protector, gum shield or shin protectors. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#m2)
3. (history) Lord Protector was the title of Oliver Cromwell, who ruled England, Scotland and Ireland in the 1650s. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#m3)

### In the lessons

In stories the protector guards the weak: Badger looks after the younger animals of the wood. In sports and safety, protectors stop injuries. In history lessons, Cromwell as Lord Protector.

### Examples

- The dog is a loyal protector of the family. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x1)
- Badger was a protector to the younger animals. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x2)
- Wear knee protectors when you skate. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x3)
- Put a protector on your phone screen. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x4)
- Oliver Cromwell became Lord Protector in 1653. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x5)
- The lioness is a fierce protector of her cubs. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x6)
- Pan was regarded by shepherds as their most valiant protector, who defended their flocks from the attacks of wolves. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/#x7)

### Note

Ends in -or, not -er. Verb: protect; noun: protection.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «protector» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/P/protector/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«protector» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/protector.html) on Mova free.