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   De·fend·er

   /dəˈfendər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person who defends someone or something: "a defender of family values" Similar protectorguardguardianpreserverbodyguardcustodianwatchdogkeeperoverseersuperintendentcaretakerstewardtrusteesupporterupholderbackerchampionadvocateendorsersustainerbolstererapologistproponentexponentpromoterapostlestandard-bearertorchbearerflagbeareradherentbelieverOpposite attackercritic
   • ▪ (in soccer, hockey, and other games) a player whose task it is to protect the team's goal. Similar fullbackbacksweeperback fourOpposite attackerstriker
   • ▪ either member of the partnership that did not win the auction.

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