Defender — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈfen-dər/ de·fend·er

Meaning & Definition of Defender

Defender (noun)

  1. one that defends
  2. a player in a sport (such as football) assigned to a defensive position

Defender (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone that protects

    "one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender"

    similar: custodian, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection, protector
    related: bodyguard, champion, lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman, conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver

Related Entry: Public defender (noun)

Public defender is a different word from Defender. The synonyms below are for public defender, not for defender.

  1. as in trial lawyer, criminal lawyer

    similar: criminal lawyer, mouthpiece (slang), trial lawyer, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, prosecutor, solicitor, jurist, cocounsel, lawgiver, lawmaker, legislator, solon, advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counsel, counselor, counselor-at-law, lawyer, legal eagle, ambulance chaser, pettifogger, Philadelphia lawyer, shyster

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Defender

The most common words with a similar meaning to Defender:

custodian, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection, protector

Related Words for Defender

bodyguard, champion, lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman, conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver

Origin & Etymology of Defender

Middle English defendour, defender, borrowed from Anglo-French defendour, defendur, from defend-, stem of defendre "to defend" + -our, -ur -or:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Defender

Words & Phrases Containing Defender

public defender

Frequently Asked Questions about Defender

What does "Defender" mean?

"Defender" means one that defends. As a noun, it is defined as: one that defends.

What is another word for "Defender"?

Other words for "Defender" include custodian, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection and protector. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Defender" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Defender"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Defender". Common alternatives include custodian, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection and protector.

How do you use "Defender" in a sentence?

Examples of "Defender" in a sentence: "one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender".

Is "Defender" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Defender" is a noun.

Is "Defender" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Defender" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Defender"?

"Defender" is pronounced /di-ˈfen-dər/ and divided into syllables as de·fend·er.

What is the origin of the word "Defender"?

"Defender" comes from Middle English defendour, defender, borrowed from Anglo-French defendour, defendur, from defend-, stem of defendre "to defend" + -our, -ur -or:1. First known use: 14th century.