Defender
Defender noun - Someone that protects.
Usage example: one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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Sentry and defender are semantically related in sentinel topic. In some cases you can use "Sentry" instead a noun "Defender", when it comes to topics like protector, patrol.
Sentry
Sentry noun - A person or group that watches over someone or something.
Usage example: a sentry posted to watch for intruders
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Sentry and Defender. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defender/sentry
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