protectorship

Noun

Meaning

The office of a protector or regent; protectorate.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

providence lee championship aegis support indemnity protectorate charge care protection aid keeping insurance defence conservation
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Antonyms

massacre harassment coercion frightening alarming bullying
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Hypernyms

place position office post situation spot

Examples

However, in the 1650s, following Cromwell's adventures in Ireland, and his attempt to force his protectorship on independent Scotland, Irish prisoners of war and civilians, and smaller numbers of Scottish prisoners, were also sent to Bermuda. Source: Internet

Catherine was removed from Court, and she spent the last three years of her life in various English houses under "protectorship," similar to house arrest. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

protectorial protectorless protectorly protectory protectotype protectour