“A healthy diet and lifestyle can often serve as effective protection against general illness.”
“The controversial journalist was kept under the protection of a foreign government.”
“The massive walls had served the castle well as its protection against attacks from would-be invaders.”
protector
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.
(Britain, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
(Roman Catholicism) 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.
“Black tourmaline is rich in iron, with magicians of old using it as a protector against evil forces.”
“Soon he won the acceptance of the country people, and he became their protector.”
“His second but equal passion was serving as a protector of animal rights, working to enforce state animal-cruelty prohibitions.”
protectorate
Government by a protector; especially, the government of England, Scotland, and Ireland by Oliver Cromwell.
The authority assumed by a superior power over an inferior or a dependent one, whereby the former protects the latter from invasion and shares in the management of its affairs but the protected state retains its nominal sovereignty.
An autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity.
“The trade protectionism for developing countries that Make Poverty History recommends is a rat trap of gigantic proportions for the world's poor.”
“One of the main reasons for the emergence of protectionism can be found in the distributive consequences of trade.”
“There is no constituency for protectionism, all the big firms want to go offshore because the labor savings are large.”
protectionist
Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.
“The protectiveness of the security team was evident in their unwavering commitment to maintaining absolute safety measures.”
“While protectiveness can sometimes manifest as a synonym for jealousy, possessiveness, or jealousness, it is important to foster healthy boundaries in relationships.”
“The protectiveness displayed by certain political leaders is hindering international trade and economic growth.”