suojelija — meaning in English
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English meaning
- guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
- patron noun A person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.
- protector noun A person who guards or defends someone or something.
- warrant noun An official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest or search.
Senses
suojelija is used for these senses in English:
- guardian Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
- guardian angel (figuratively) A person who benevolently watches over another.
- patron One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate.
- patron (historical, Roman law) A protector of a dependent, especially a master who had freed a slave but still retained some paternal rights.
- protector Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
- warrant (obsolete, countable) A defender, a protector.
guardian — full definition
- noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
- noun A person legally responsible for the care of a child or someone unable to care for themselves.
patron — full definition
- noun A person, often wealthy or influential, who financially supports an artist, cause, or institution.
- noun A regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business.