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
Three days later, the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal held a protest in Uttar Pradesh state, demanding that the "cow protectors" be freed.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
A low-cost approach worked for batteries and surge protectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
In the 1970s, the IBM uniform included short-sleeved white shirts with pocket protectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 18, 2026
She, the baby, and her protectors were all taken.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
