Etymology

protectorship

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Today it means: The office of a protector or regent; protectorate. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *skapjaną ← English protector
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  1. Englishprotector
  2. Proto-Germanic*skapjaną
  3. English todayprotectorship

From protector + -ship.

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