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n. [ L.: cf. F. protecteur. ] 1. One who, or that which, defends or shields from injury, evil, oppression, etc.; a defender; a guardian; a patron. [ 1913 Webster ]

For the world's protector shall be known. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Eng. Hist.) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent. [ 1913 Webster ]

Is it concluded he shall be protector ! Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (R. C. Ch.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lord Protector (Eng. Hist.), the title of Oliver Cromwell as supreme governor of the British Commonwealth (1653-1658). [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial; as, protectoral power. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. protectorat. ] 1. Government by a protector; -- applied especially to the government of England by Oliver Cromwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. L. protectorius. ] Same as Protectoral. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial; as, protectoral power. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. protectorat. ] 1. Government by a protector; -- applied especially to the government of England by Oliver Cromwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. L. protectorius. ] Same as Protectoral. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having no protector; unprotected. [ 1913 Webster ]