Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: protector
IPA transcription: [pɹət'ɛktɚ]
Pronunciations of protector
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: defender, guardian, protector, shielder
    Meaning: a person who cares for persons or property
Usage examples
  • "Adieu, sir, adieu, my beloved protector."
  • Our dearest, truest, kindest friend and protector?
  • I had in you a good father and protector and faithful friend.
  • Mrs Verloc, his only sister, guardian, and protector, could not pretend to such depths of insight.
  • At night these glowing coals seem like a pillar of fire, telling of the presence of their leader and protector.
  • Small thieves, pickpockets and the like, flocked to Mr. Jarvis as their tribal leader and protector and he protected them.
  • He lived six years in this manner at the court of Frederick; but that monarch dying in 1670 he was left without a protector.
  • "Now, then, little girl," said the gentleman, tucking the bundle under his arm, and opening the umbrella; then he took hold of Polly's hand, who by this time was glad of a protector.
  • He spoke in all the sincerity of truth, and Isabel knew it: and the thought came across her that with him by her side, her loving protector, Miss Carlyle could not mar her life's peace.
  • The evil consequences of his acts do not then fall on himself, but on others; and society, as the protector of all its members, must retaliate on him; must inflict pain on him for the express purpose of punishment, and must take care that it be sufficiently severe.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Han dynasty, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Priapus, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cat, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julius Caesar, License CC BY-SA 4.0