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protector


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. One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. "Is it concluded he shall be protector !" (Shak)

3. 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, the title of Oliver Cromwell as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth (1653-1658).

Origin: L., cf. F. Protecteur.

Source: Websters Dictionary