protective
//prəˈtɛktɪv//
Adjective
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1
Serving or intended to protect someone or something from harm, damage, or injury.
Workers must wear protective clothing when handling chemicals.
2
Having or showing a strong wish to keep someone or something safe from harm.
She is very protective of her younger brother.
3
Relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition through tariffs or trade restrictions.
The government introduced protective tariffs to support local manufacturers.