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Peacekeeper vs Protector - What's the difference?

peacekeeper | protector |

As nouns the difference between peacekeeper and protector

is that peacekeeper is one that preserves the peace while protector is someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.

peacekeeper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One that preserves the peace.
  • A member of a military force charged with peacekeeping duties in a troublespot.
  • (Canada, law enforcement) A police officer in a Canadian aboriginal community.
  • protector

    English

    Alternative forms

    * protectour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
  • A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
  • One who prevents interference.
  • A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
  • * Jon Huntsman, Jr.
  • I stand before you in the spirit of pure public service — not as a protector of the status quo, but as an agent of change.
  • (UK, historical) One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
  • (Shakespeare)
  • (Roman Catholic) 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.
  • Synonyms

    * guard * sentry