protectress
noun[C]
uk/prəˈtek.trəs/us/prəˈtek.trəs/a woman whoprotectssomeone or something :
Theroomisdevotedentirelytopaintingsof Siena's protectress, the Virgin Mary.
The littlebirdbusiedhimself for sometimewith hisbrokenwing, and at last helaydown,closeto his protectress.
- Hespenttherestof hislifein thehomeof awealthyprotectress.
- She is the protectress of women inchildbirth.
- She is also awarriorgoddessand the protectress ofsprings.
Protection and protectors
- adopt
- adoptable
- aegis
- anti-shark
- anti-skid
- chaperone
- custodian
- CVV
- cybersecurity
- defence mechanism
- den mother
- doorkeeper
- muzzle
- precaution
- preservationist
- ring-fence
- safe space
- safeguarding
- safekeeping
- safety net