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   defender

   /dɪˈfɛndə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who defends someone or something: "a determined defender of British interests" Similar protectorguardguardianpreserverbodyguardcustodianwatchdogkeeperoverseersuperintendentcaretakerstewardtrusteesupporterupholderbackerchampionadvocateendorsersustainerbolstererapologistproponentexponentpromoterapostlestandard-bearertorchbearerflagbeareradherentbelieverOpposite attackercritic
   • ▪ either member of the partnership that did not win the auction.
   • 2. (in sport) a player whose task it is to protect their own side's goal: "Owen surged between two defenders, then drove the ball out of the reach of the goalkeeper" Similar full backbacksweeperback fourOpposite attackerstriker
   • 3. another term for defendant

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFENDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEFENDER definition: 1. someone who protects a place against attack, or who believes in and supports a person, idea…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFENDER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DEFENDER meaning: 1. someone who protects a place against attack, or who believes in and supports a person, idea…. Learn more.

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   Defender definition: a person who defends someone or something from attack, assault, or injury. See examples of DEFENDER used in a sentence.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › defenderDefender Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a player in a sport (such as football) assigned to a defensive position. Synonyms. custodian. guardian angel. protection. protector. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of defender in a Sentence. one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEFENDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized or attacked, you support that thing or person in public.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › defenderDefender - definition of defender by The Free Dictionary

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   a. To represent (a defendant) in a civil or criminal action. b. To attempt to disprove or invalidate (the claim made by a lawsuit or prosecution): defend a class action; defend a criminal case. v.intr. 1. To make a defense. 2. Sports To play defense.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › defenderDefender - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of defender. noun. a person who cares for persons or property. synonyms: guardian, protector, shielder. see more. noun. a fighter who holds out against attack. synonyms: withstander. see more.