Paladin vs. Guardian — What's the Difference?

The Paladins (or Twelve Peers) are twelve fictional knights of legend, the foremost members of Charlemagne's court in the 8th century. They first appear in the medieval (12th century) chanson de geste cycle of the Matter of France, where they play a similar role to the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian romance.

A person who protects or defends something

A paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion.

The superior of a Franciscan convent.

A strong supporter or defender of a cause

One that guards, watches over, or protects.

Any of the 12 peers of Charlemagne's court.

One who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person or property of an incompetent or minor.

A heroic champion, especially a knight.

See guardian ad litem.

A defender or advocate of a noble cause.

A superior in a Franciscan monastery.

Any of the twelve Companions of the court of Emperor Charlemagne.

Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.

A knight-errant; a distinguished champion; as, the paladins of Charlemagne.

(legal) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

Someone who fights for a cause

(legal) A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.

A superior in a Franciscan monastery.

(video games) A major or final enemy; boss.

One who guards, preserves, or secures; one to whom any person or thing is committed for protection, security, or preservation from injury; a warden.

One who has, or is entitled to, the custody of the person or property of an infant, a minor without living parents, or a person incapable of managing his own affairs.

Performing, or appropriate to, the office of a protector; as, a guardian care.

A person who cares for persons or property

Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding;