protector
beginnerA2/prəˈtɛktər/ · pro-tec-tor
A person or entity that protects someone or something.
Meanings
A person or entity that protects someone or something.
ایک شخص یا ادارہ جو کسی یا کچھ کا دفاع کرتا ہے۔
محافظ
mahafiz
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.
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💡 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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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ 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.