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noun
A person who cares for persons or property.
synonyms: defender, guardian, protector.
is a specific kind of: preserver.
is a broader term that covers: admonisher, monitor, reminder | bodyguard, escort | champion, fighter, hero, paladin | chaperon, chaperone | custodian, keeper, steward | fire-eater, fire fighter, firefighter, fireman | foster-parent, foster parent | guard | keeper | law officer, lawman, peace officer | patron saint | peacekeeper | tribune | watchdog ... show more.
derivation: protectorship | guardianship, keeping, safekeeping | care, charge, guardianship, tutelage | defend, fend for, support | protect | defend, guard, hold | screen, shield | champion, defend.
Dutch: verdediger, bewaker, beschermer, voogdes, wachter, behoeder, beschermheer, voogd
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