Meaning of protectory | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Examples

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

“Newly ordained priest Fr. Nelson H. Baker was assigned to the parish in 1876 During his time as pastor, Father Baker oversaw the construction of a protectory, infant home, hospital, trade school, and Our Lady of Victory Basilica.”

“An expression of the rise of twentieth-century Jewish ethnic politics, the tenacious commitment Marshall displayed on behalf of a project like the protectory has been unjustifiably ignored by historical scholarship.”

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