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Vindicator vs Protector - What's the difference?

vindicator | protector |

As nouns the difference between vindicator and protector

is that vindicator is a person who vindicates while protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

vindicator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a person who vindicates
  • ----

    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