1. people or things that protect or defend others from harm, danger, or attack

Examples

• The bodyguards acted as shielders for the celebrity at the crowded event.
• Ancient warriors used their shields as shielders against enemy arrows.
• The parents became fierce shielders of their children’s privacy.
• The trees served as natural shielders from the harsh wind.
• The organization’s lawyers were effective shielders against legal challenges.
• The thick walls acted as shielders protecting the castle’s inhabitants.