Defence: meaning, definitions and examples

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defence

 

[ dษชหˆfษ›ns ]

Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

Synonyms

protection, safeguard, security, shield

Examples of usage

  • He was forced to shoot in self-defence.
  • The country needs a strong defence strategy to protect its borders.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

The action or sport of defending one's goal against the opposition.

Synonyms

backline, guarding, protection

Examples of usage

  • The team's defence was solid throughout the game.
  • She plays in the defence position for the soccer team.
Context #3 | Noun

military

The armed forces or military units assigned to defend a country.

Synonyms

army, forces, military, troops

Examples of usage

  • The defence budget was increased to strengthen the military.
  • He served in the air defence division of the army.

Translations

Translations of the word "defence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น defesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verteidigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertahanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obrona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๅพก (ใผใ†ใŽใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfense

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ defensa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savunma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ์–ด (bang-eo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obrana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obrana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒๅพก (fรกngyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obramba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถrn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐะฝั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ (tavdacva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ defensa

Etymology

The word 'defence' originated in Middle English from the Old French word 'defens', which comes from the Latin 'defendere', meaning 'to ward off'. The concept of defence has been crucial throughout history, from protecting oneself in battle to safeguarding borders of nations.

See also: defend, defendant, defendants, defended, defender, defenders, defending, defendingly, defense, defensive.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,755, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.