praeses — meaning in English
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English meaning
- champion noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
- guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
- guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
- protector noun A person who guards or defends someone or something.
- sentinel noun A person or animal that stands guard or keeps watch.
Senses
praeses is used for these senses in English:
- champion (botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.
- guard A person who, or thing that, protects or watches over something.
- guardian Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
- protector Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
- sentinel A sentry, watch, or guard.
champion — full definition
- noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
- noun A person who strongly supports or fights for a cause.
- verb To actively support, promote, or advocate for something.
- adj Excellent or first-rate.
guard — full definition
- noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
- noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
- noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
- verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.