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Substantiivi

1. Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
2. (multiplicity slang) A headmate who primarily fronts, or otherwise protects the system, in situations where the system is at risk of psychological harm.
3. A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
4. One who prevents interference.
5. A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
6. (UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
7. (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.