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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Defender
A person who defends someone or something.
Definitions
- A person who defends someone or something, especially in a court of law
- * A person or thing that protects or supports something
- * A device or system that protects against something, especially a weapon or a type of attack
Etymology of Defender
The word "defender" comes from the Old French word "defendre," which is derived from the Latin word "defendere," meaning "to ward off" or "to protect"
Historically, the term "defender" has been used to describe a person who protects or supports a particular cause, person, or thing, often in a legal or military context
Example Uses
- The lawyer acted as a defender for the accused in the trial
- * The city's defender against the invading army was a brave warrior
- * The new software is a defender against cyber attacks