Synonyms for

Protector

Verb / prʌˈtektɜ: / Another word for protector — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that protects someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

shielder defender guardian guardian defender keeper watcher custodian champion safeguard shield patron guard warden preserver caretaker sentinel shielder bodyguard supervisor overseer conservator curator

Synonyms by register

Formal

guardian defender custodian warden

Informal

bodyguard babysitter minder chaperone

Literary

sentinel champion bulwark

Antonyms

attacker destroyer aggressor enemy opponent assailant persecutor

Common collocations

  • protector of
  • protector against
  • protector of the realm
  • protector of the innocent
  • protector of the weak
  • protector of rights
  • protector of the environment

Word family

noun protector
verb protect
adjective protective
adverb protectively

Usage note

While 'protector' can refer to someone who physically defends, it also applies to those who advocate for or safeguard abstract concepts like rights or the environment. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The police officer is a protector of the community.
  2. A helmet is a protector of your head.
  3. A mother is a protector of her child.
  4. The bodyguard is a protector of the celebrity.
  5. The castle walls were a protector of the kingdom.

Quotes

  • A protector for those without protection. A guide for those who have lost their way. A ship for those with oceans to cross. A bridge for those with rivers to cross.
  • A true king is neither husband nor father; he considers his throne and nothing else.
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.

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