What does "protectory" mean?

A charitable institution dedicated to the support and protection of orphans or vulnerable children.

What is a synonym for "protectory"?

Common synonyms include: protectorly.

adj, noun

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Noun

1
A charitable institution dedicated to the support and protection of orphans or vulnerable children.
"Thus, in its work with destitute children, the protectory did everything it could to keep families together."

Adjective

1
Acting as a protector; protective.
"The fourth chapter is devoted to steady-state protectory systems that counteract ozone and other reactive oxygen species."

"Thus, in its work with destitute children, the protectory did everything it could to keep families together."

From protector + -y.

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