pelindung

Pelindung is an Indonesian noun that refers to a person or thing that provides protection or shelter. The word is derived from lindung, meaning to shelter or protect, with the agentive prefix pe- forming a noun that denotes the agent of protection.

The term is used for both tangible protective items and for people who protect others. In everyday language, pelindung commonly describes protective gear, such as pelindung kepala (helmet), pelindung wajah (face shield), pelindung mata (eye protection), and pelindung tubuh (body armor or padding). It can also refer to devices or structures that offer guarding or shelter, depending on context.

Figuratively, pelindung can denote a protector in a social or legal sense. A person who safeguards someone, such as a guardian or sponsor, may be described as a pelindung. In modern usage, the word can appear in discussions of safety, security, and welfare, emphasizing the role of protection rather than the specific form it takes.

In linguistic terms, pelindung is part of a family of related words such as perlindungan (protection) and lindung (protection, shelter). The concept encompasses physical safety as well as moral or legal shelter, reflecting the broad sense in which protection is understood in Indonesian.

See also: perlindungan, lindung, pelindung mata, pelindung kepala.