protector
gb/pɹətˈɛktɚ/ us/pɹətˈɛktɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 7800
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
entity
1
person who protects others
A person who keeps someone or something safe from harm.
Padrão de uso:
a/the protector of [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "protector" with "protection" and say things like *"He is my protection"* when they mean *"He is my protector."* Use "protector" for a person or thing, and "protection" for the idea or state of being safe (e.g., "I need protection").
Sinónimos
guardian (Often suggests long-term care and responsibility, especially for a child or a place.)
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defender (Focuses more on actively fighting or standing up against attacks or criticism.)
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bodyguard (A professional protector of a specific person, often physically close and sometimes armed.)
Antónimos
attacker (Someone who causes harm or danger instead of preventing it.)
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enemy (A person opposed to someone and likely to harm them, the opposite of a protector.)
Colocações
fierce protector
|loyal protector
|self-appointed protector
|protector of children
|protector of the environment
|act as a protector
Temas
relationships
|safety
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- After the accident, he became a fierce protector of his younger sister.
- The organization sees itself as a protector of human rights.
- As a child, my grandmother was my greatest protector.
- The watchdog acted as a loyal protector of the family home.
- In the story, a mysterious stranger appears as the protector of the village.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My big brother is my protector at school.
- The police are protectors of the public.
- She thinks of her dog as her protector.
- Parents are protectors of their children.
- The new law should be a protector of people, not a danger to them.
Nome
B1
entity
2
device that prevents damage
A thing that covers or controls something to keep it safe from damage.
Padrão de uso:
a [type] protector for [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"screen protection"* when they mean the physical object and should say *"screen protector"* (e.g., *"I bought a new screen protector"*). Word order can also be a problem: say *"screen protector"*, not *"protector screen"*.
Sinónimos
shield (Emphasizes blocking or absorbing harm, often used for physical or electronic protection.)
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guard (A general word for a part or device that stops damage, often in tools or machines.)
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cover (Focuses on the fact that it lies over the surface; not all covers protect strongly.)
Antónimos
exposure (The state of being unprotected and open to damage, the opposite of having a protector.)
Colocações
screen protector
|surge protector
|ear protectors
|voltage protector
|cable protector
|heat protector
Temas
technology
|home
|safety
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- I put a new screen protector on my phone to prevent scratches.
- You should always plug your computer into a surge protector during storms.
- Construction workers must wear ear protectors when using loud machinery.
- The company added a cable protector so no one would trip over the wires.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I need a new screen protector for my tablet.
- We use a surge protector for the TV.
- He wears ear protectors at the factory.
- This plastic cover is a protector for the camera lens.
- She bought heat protectors to put under the hot pans.
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formal
C1
entity
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official guardian or defender
A person who has an official job or title to protect a country, a group of people, or an important idea.
Padrão de uso:
Protector of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that in titles such as "Lord Protector" or "Protector of the Realm," the word is usually capitalized because it is part of a formal title. In general descriptions ("a protector of the people"), it is not capitalized.
Sinónimos
guardian (General term for someone who looks after and defends something; not always an official title.)
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patron (Often used for a powerful supporter of a group or cause, sometimes with a formal or honorary title.)
Antónimos
oppressor (An authority figure who harms or limits a group instead of protecting it.)
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persecutor (Someone who officially or repeatedly treats a group cruelly, the opposite of a protector in this sense.)
Colocações
Lord Protector
|Protector of the Realm
|protector of the faith
|protector of minorities
|protector of the constitution
Temas
government
|history
|religion
|politics
|law
Exemplos
- He styled himself the protector of the poor against corrupt officials.
- The constitution describes the president as the protector of the nation's independence.
- Historically, the title "Lord Protector" was held by Oliver Cromwell.
- In the novel, the council appoints a single protector of the realm during times of crisis.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The king called himself the protector of the people.
- In the story, a great hero is the protector of the kingdom.
- The new law makes the court a protector of human rights.
- Oliver Cromwell was known as the Lord Protector of England.
- Some leaders say they are protectors of the constitution.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
protector
IPA
GB/pɹətˈɛktɚ/
US/pɹətˈɛktɚ/
Sílabas e acento
pro - tect - or (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tect)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: protector
- Plural: protectors
Família de palavras
Forms
protectors
noun
Core family
Related words
protectively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unprotected
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressões
ear protectors
1/ˈɪɹ pɹətˈɛktɚz/
fixed phrase
equipment to protect hearing
Special headphones or plugs that you wear to block loud sounds and keep your ears safe.
Exemplos
- Workers must wear ear protectors when using the drills.
- She bought ear protectors for the concert because the music would be very loud.
- The factory provides ear protectors to all employees on the production line.
Lord Protector
1/lˈɔɹd pɹətˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
historical political title
A formal title used in English history for the person who ruled the country instead of a king or queen at certain times.
Exemplos
- Oliver Cromwell held the title of Lord Protector after the English Civil War.
- In the textbook, students learn how the Lord Protector governed without a monarch.
- Some fantasy novels use the title Lord Protector for a powerful ruler.
screen protector
1/skɹˈin pɹətˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
protective cover for a screen
A thin clear cover you put on a phone, tablet, or other screen to stop it from being scratched or getting dirty.
Exemplos
- I always buy a screen protector when I get a new phone.
- Her screen protector was cracked, but the phone screen underneath was still perfect.
- You should clean the screen before putting on the new screen protector.
surge protector
1/sˈɚd͡ʒ pɹətˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
device protecting from power surges
A special power strip or plug that stops strong electricity surges from harming your electronic devices.
Exemplos
- Plug your laptop into a surge protector so a power spike doesn't destroy it.
- They plugged all their computers into a surge protector.
- During storms, we turn off the TV and unplug the surge protector.
- A good surge protector can save your TV during a storm.
- Most offices use surge protectors to keep their computers safe.
- The office installed new surge protectors after several power problems.