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US/dɪˈfen.dər/
UK/dɪˈfen.də/
a person who protects someone or something, or a player whose job is to stop the other team scoring
In context
The club signed a young defender from a rival team.
She is a strong defender of human rights.
The defenders held the castle for three months.
Words that go with defender
adjective + noun
- central defenderThe central defender blocked the shot.
- strong defenderShe was a strong defender of the old traditions.
- experienced defenderAn experienced defender marked the striker closely.
- last defenderThe last defender slipped on the wet grass.
noun + preposition
- defender of freedomHe saw himself as a defender of free speech.
- defender of democracyHe was known as a firm defender of democracy.