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protector

[prəˈtɛktər]
nounmasculinepl: protectors
protetor
1. a person or thing that protects someone or something from harm or injury
The bodyguard was his protector throughout the event.
O guarda-costas foi seu protetor durante todo o evento.
2. a device or covering that shields or guards something
I bought a screen protector for my phone.
Comprei um protetor de tela para meu telefone.
3. a person or nation that provides protection or patronage
The king was the protector of the realm.
O rei era o protetor do reino.
Synonyms
defenderguardianshieldsafeguard
Antonyms
attackeraggressorthreat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
protetor
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
protetor
Standard usage
São Paulo
protetor
Standard usage; also used in technical contexts
Portugal
protetor
Standard usage; may also use 'protector' in historical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

protector of the realm
under the protection of
protector screen
screen protector
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