protector
noun
a person or thing that protects; defender; guardian.
protectors
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pluralof protector.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Even their small museums are rich with treasures, but typically their guards are unarmed, acting more as visitors’ guides than protectors of the art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
To a man and woman, they made themselves Earth’s protectors because they have the means and muscle to take on the job.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
A low-cost approach worked for batteries and surge protectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
It was on the ship that we got one of the defining pictures of the whole operation - Maduro in handcuffs, wearing ear protectors and a type of blindfold that looked like dark sunglasses.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
Each of the presidents, dictators, and generals had brought his own protectors, and of course the Alacrans had hired a small army for the party.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
