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protector

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/prəˈtɛktər/ · pro-tec-tor

A person or entity that protects someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

A person or entity that protects someone or something.

ایک شخص یا ادارہ جو کسی یا کچھ کا دفاع کرتا ہے۔

محافظ

mahafiz

Formal: محافظ

Synonyms

guardiandefendersafeguardنگہبانمدافعمحافظ

Antonyms

attackeraggressoroppressorحملہ آوردشمنمظلوم

Common Collocations

  • environmental protector
  • protector of rights
  • legal protector

Example Sentences

The environmental protector is crucial for preserving natural habitats.

ماحولیاتی محافظ قدرتی habitats کے تحفظ کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Mahouliati mahafiz qudrati habitats ke tahafuz ke liye aham hai.

He acts as a protector for those who cannot defend themselves.

وہ ان لوگوں کے لیے محافظ کے طور پر کام کرتا ہے جو اپنی دفاع نہیں کر سکتے۔

Woh un logon ke liye mahafiz ke tor par kaam karta hai jo apni difa nahi kar sakte.

The government should be the protector of citizens' rights.

حکومت کو شہریوں کے حقوق کا محافظ ہونا چاہیے۔

Hukumat ko shehriyon ke haqooq ka mahafiz hona chahiye.

Easily Confused With

protectorate:A protectorate is a state or territory that is protected by a stronger state, not to be confused with the individual who protects.

Word Family

protect
verbدفاع کرنا
protection
nounتحفظ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a shield protecting a person.

A strong figure holding a shield in front of a vulnerable person.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت ہی ہے محافظ، اُس کا ہر راز معلوم ہے،

Mohabbat hi hai mahafiz, us ka har raaz maloom hai,

Love is the protector; every secret of it is known.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محافظ کون ہے، جانے دو سب کو

Mahafiz kon hai, jaanay do sab ko

Who is the protector, let everyone know.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "protector" — one who guards

First known use: 14th century

The word 'protector' originates from the Latin 'protector', meaning one who protects. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century.