- having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering.
- tending to protect.
- of, relating to, or designed to favor protectionism: protective tariffs.
- defensive (def. 4).
- giving or capable of giving protection
- of, relating to, or intended for protection of domestic industries
- something that protects
- a condom
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