A person or thing that keeps someone or something safe from harm or danger.
From Latin 'protegere' combining 'pro-' (forward or in front) and 'tegere' (to cover). Literally meaning to cover in front, like a shield protecting someone.
A protector literally stands in front and covers—that's what the Latin word 'pro' (in front) and 'tegere' (cover) mean—so every protector is like a human shield or umbrella.
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