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protector

Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

Origin: From , from , protector and its etymon , from shield, protect. . Displaced native. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “I got a knockoff paper-like matte screen protector early on and it was the best move. It takes away the slippery feeling of the pencil on the screen.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Today’s #PrideCommander Spotlight is the first commander I made for the event when it came our back in 2023 Yuma, Proud Protector! 🧵(1/3)”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I got a new screen protector and I was so used to dealing with it being broken it almost feels weird having it be normal xD”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “#Fairytaletuesday One of the oldest Egyptian deities, Anubis is often mistaken for a dog but is in fact a Jackal. As they dwelled in the furthermost parts of the desert, where the dead were buried, Anubis is heralded as the protector of souls, tombs & mummification.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “A revelation of an impossible truth: she is a Volcan Knight, a supernatural protector of humanity. www.amazon.com/Volcan-Knigh... #BookRecommendations #ReadersOfInstagram #FantasyBooks #SupernaturalStories #Shapeshifter #CheapBooks #NewBookAlert”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

One who prevents interference.

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  • “You did not know this animal—Nurikabe is actually a living shadow! *surprised* text here *surprised* But wait, why do Japanese people *still* respect it? *excited* text here *excited* They see it as a protector, not a monster—*happy* text here *happy... 🦋 #VTuber #Lunari”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.

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  • “Ultraviolence, exploitative nudity, swearing, drugs... @88_Films unsurprisingly 4K's the hell out of #JackieChan's most excessive flick, The Protector. www.avforums.com/reviews/jack... #4KUHD #4KUltraHD”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Protector of the Forest 🌳 Be it a child of the forest or an outsider wanting to protect life within the greatwoods, it is time to enter the forest and listen to... LaHee! theme is Forest Protector or if you don't know what to do... wearing green works 💚 #LittleStarAP”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Hawks got beat by 51 points because they did not have a RIM PROTECTOR they need to draft the 7'3" ADAY MARA out of MICHIGAN at all cost. HE LEAD THEM TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SOMEBODY TALK TO HAWKS G.M. you can find guards anywhere a dime a dozen.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “It's taken just a couple of months for the media to turn Farage from an antisemite who 34 men have accused of making gassing noises and saying "Hitler was right", to the Lord Protector of the Jewish faith. Astonishing!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • ““an absolute honor?” It’s an absolute horror for the rest of us, you coked up pedo protector and probable pedo yourself imbecile.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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