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Protecter vs Protector - What's the difference?

protecter | protector |

Protecter is often a misspelling of protector.


Protecter has no English definition.

As a noun protector is

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

protecter

Not English

Protecter has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

protector

English

Alternative forms

* protectour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • 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.
  • * Jon Huntsman, Jr.
  • 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.
  • (UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
  • (Shakespeare)
  • (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.
  • Synonyms

    * guard * sentry