defender

noun
UK: /dɪˈfendər/
US: /dɪˈfendər/

  1. A person or thing that protects someone or something from attack or harm.

    1. The knight was a brave defender of the castle.
    2. Our team's best defender stopped the other team from scoring a goal during the match.

  2. In sports, a player whose main job is to prevent the other team from scoring.

    1. He is a strong defender, good at blocking shots.
    2. The star defender made a crucial tackle, preventing a certain goal for the opposition team.

  3. A lawyer who represents someone accused of a crime in court.

    1. The defender argued that his client was innocent.
    2. The public defender presented a strong case for the accused during the complex trial.

Synonyms

supporter champion guardian shield advocate guard protector

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defender" in English means: A person or thing that protects someone or something from attack or harm., In sports, a player whose main job is to prevent the other team from scoring., A lawyer who represents someone accused of a crime in court..

The phonetic transcription of "defender" is /dɪˈfendər/ in British English and /dɪˈfendər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defender": supporter, champion, guardian, shield, advocate, guard, protector.

Example usage of "defender": "The knight was a brave defender of the castle.". More examples on the page.