noun
1. a person who cares for persons or property (Freq. 3)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑shield (for: ↑shielder), ↑protectorship (for: ↑protector), ↑protect (for: ↑protector), ↑guardianship (for: ↑guardian), ↑defend
• Hypernyms: ↑preserver
• Hyponyms:
↑admonisher, ↑monitor, ↑reminder, ↑bodyguard, ↑escort, ↑champion, ↑fighter, ↑hero, ↑paladin, ↑chaperon, ↑chaperone, ↑custodian, ↑keeper, ↑steward, ↑fireman, ↑firefighter, ↑fire fighter, ↑fire-eater, ↑foster-parent, ↑foster parent, ↑guard, ↑lawman, ↑law officer, ↑peace officer, ↑patron saint, ↑peacekeeper, ↑tribune, ↑watchdog
2. a fighter who holds out against attack
• Syn: ↑withstander
• Derivationally related forms: ↑withstand (for: ↑withstander)
• Hypernyms: ↑combatant, ↑battler, ↑belligerent, ↑fighter, ↑scrapper
Useful english dictionary. 2012.