Protector vs Protectant - What's the difference?
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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.
A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
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(UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
(Roman Catholic) 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.
Something which gives protection.
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Protectant is a related term of protector.
As nouns the difference between protector and protectant
is that protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative while protectant is something which gives protection.protector
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Alternative forms
* protectour (obsolete)Noun
(en noun)- I stand before you in the spirit of pure public service — not as a protector of the status quo, but as an agent of change.
- (Shakespeare)
Synonyms
* guard * sentryprotectant
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