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governor(noun, teacher, mentor, keeper, supervisor)
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janitor(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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protective(adjective, caring, safety, sheltered, defensive)
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steward(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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attendant(noun, guard, agent, official, protector)
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guardian angel(noun, expression, idiom, advocate, guard)
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patrol(noun, guard, protector, keeper, sentinel)
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patron(noun, person, shield, supporter, fan)
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preserver(noun, guard, safety, champion, hero)
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gamekeeper(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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argus(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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nurse(noun, guard, protector, keeper, sentinel)
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proctor(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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ranger(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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screw(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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shepherd(noun, watch, guard, escort, protector)
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turnkey(noun, defense, protector, custodian)
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watchdog(noun, guard, protector, keeper, supervisor)
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archangel(noun, spirit, baby, angel, seraph)
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defensive(adjective, defense, protector, custodian)
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