Defender (8)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">defender</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that defender can be written as guardian)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for guardian that I've seen before include "Protector or watchful angel" , "Protector, keeper" , "Champion - paper" , "Platonic leader" , "Type of angel" .)
(Other definitions for guardian angel that I've seen before include "spirit of helpfulness" , "Benevolent spirit" , "Person concerned with the welfare of another" , "Person keeping an eye on one's safety (including a newspaper)" , "Friendly spirit" .)