What is the meaning of Protector?

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

A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.

One who prevents interference. (Can we add an example for this sense?)

A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.

One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.

A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.

protective (serving to protect)

protector (someone who protects or guards)

protector (a device or mechanism which is designed to protect)

a protector, guardian, regent etc.

title of certain orphanage governors

protector (all senses)

guardian; guard

a high-ranking honorary title in the Roman Dominate, originally a bodyguard of the emperor

Pre-reform spelling (until Brazil 1943/Portugal 1990) of protetor. Still used in countries where the agreement hasn't come into effect; may occur as a sporadic misspelling.

Pre-reform spelling (until Brazil 1943/Portugal 1990) of protetor. Still used in countries where the agreement hasn't come into effect; may occur as a sporadic misspelling.

protective

protector

protective

protector (someone who protects or guards)

protector (a device or mechanism which is designed to protect)

Source: wiktionary.org