Defender: meaning, definitions and examples
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defender
[ dษชหfษndษr ]
football
A player in a team sport who is assigned to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals.
Synonyms
guard, guardian, protector, shield
Examples of usage
- The defender made a crucial block in the last minute of the game.
- She is known for her exceptional skills as a defender.
law
A person who defends someone or something from harm or danger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lawyer acted as a defender of human rights in the court.
- He is a passionate defender of animal welfare.
technology
A security program or device designed to protect a computer system from unauthorized access or attacks.
Synonyms
antivirus, firewall, security software
Examples of usage
- The firewall acts as a defender against cyber threats.
- It is important to have a reliable defender installed on your computer.
Translations
Translations of the word "defender" in other languages:
๐ต๐น defensor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคเฅเคทเค (rakshak)
๐ฉ๐ช Verteidiger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembela
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐั ะธัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ obroลca
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎๅ (shubi)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉfenseur
๐ช๐ธ defensor
๐น๐ท savunucu
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋น์ (subisu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงูุน (mudafi')
๐จ๐ฟ obrรกnce
๐ธ๐ฐ obranca
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒๅฎ่ (fรกngshวuzhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ branilec
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถrรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐััั (qorวตaรฝshy)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแแแ (damtsveli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผdafiษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ defensor
Word origin
The word 'defender' originated from the Middle English 'defenden', from Old French 'defendre', from Latin 'defendere' (to ward off, protect). The term has evolved over centuries to encompass various meanings relating to protection and defense in different contexts.
See also: defence, defend, defendant, defendants, defended, defenders, defending, defendingly, defense, defensive.