protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər 
2
a
: one having the care of a kingdom during the king's minority : regent
b
: the executive head of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1653 to 1659
called also Lord Protector of the Commonwealth
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She sees her older brother as her protector.
a protector of free speech
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Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The white Swiss Shepherd symbolizes white spirit, white wizard, protector and never-dying hope.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Luckily, Nordstrom Rack dropped dozens of deals on bedding in every category, including pillows, sheets, throw blankets, mattress protectors, and more.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
For example, Saatva suggests using a mattress protector and vacuuming your mattress twice a year, but notes that the Saatva Classic doesn’t need to be flipped.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024
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protector
noun
pro·tec·tor
prə-ˈtek-tər
1
: a person or thing that protects or is intended to protect
2
: a person who takes charge of a kingdom while the king or queen is too young to rule : regent
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