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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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   : 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.

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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. 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.

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

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   de·fend′a·ble adj. de·fend′er n. Synonyms: defend, protect, guard, preserve, shield, safeguard. These verbs mean to make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm. Defend implies repelling or being ready to repel an attack: The army defended the border against the enemy.

7. 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. someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided. someone who escorts and protects a prominent person. one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondefender noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   a person who defends and believes in protecting something. Definition of defender noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.