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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

preserver go
someone who keeps safe from harm or danger

defender, guardian, protector, shielder
a person who cares for persons or property

noun.person

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monitor, reminder, admonisher go
someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
escort, bodyguard go
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
fighter, hero, champion, paladin go
someone who fights for a cause
chaperon, chaperone go
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
custodian, keeper, steward go
one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
fireman, fire-eater, firefighter, fire fighter go
a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires
foster-parent, foster parent go
a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child
guard go
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
keeper go
someone in charge of other people
lawman, law officer, peace officer go
an officer of the law
patron saint go
a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
peacekeeper go
someone who keeps peace
tribune go
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
watchdog go
a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste