"bodyguard" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: defender, guardian, protector, shielder - a person who cares for persons or property
subtypes:
- outrider - an escort who rides ahead (as a member of the vanguard)
- praetorian, praetorian guard - a member of the Praetorian Guard
- beefeater, yeoman, yeoman of the guard - officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
belongs to: guard - a military unit serving to protect some place or person

same as: escort
is a type of:
- detachment - a small unit of troops of special composition
- guard - a military unit serving to protect some place or person
subtypes: praetorian guard - the elite bodyguard of a Roman Emperor in ancient Rome

is a part of: cortege, entourage, retinue, suite - the group following and attending to some important person