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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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
In the 1970s, the IBM uniform included short-sleeved white shirts with pocket protectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
"Thanks to his many protectors, he died peacefully of natural causes."
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026
"Microglia are not simply destructive responders in Alzheimer's disease -- they can become the brain's protectors," explained Anne Schaefer, the senior author of the research and leader of the project.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
Meryn Trant and Boros Blount, the king’s sworn protectors, were nowhere to be found.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
