defender
Translation
defender, protector, advocate
Examples
The defender cleared the ball from the goal.
The defender cleared the ball from the goal.
She is a staunch defender of animal rights.
She is a staunch defender of animal rights.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) defender of ((sth.)) a person who defends (sth.) She is a defender of free speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protector, guardian, advocate; Antonyms: attacker, opponent
Etymology
From the verb 'defend' + the agent suffix '-er'. 'Defend' comes from Latin 'defendere' (to ward off).
Memory Tips
Picture a shield (defense) and a person (-er) holding it.