Bodyguard
/ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A person hired or appointed to protect another individual, especially from threats, harm, or assault.
The politician was accompanied by a bodyguard during the public event.
Forms
- bodyguards
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, a bodyguard's role may be formalized via contracts or regulated under security service laws.
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