defender
noun
de·fend·er
di-ˈfen-dər 
Examples of defender in a Sentence
one of the traditional roles of an older brother is that of schoolyard defender
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But bear defenders argue that people have encroached into bear habitat — not the other way around.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
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The defenders of the plant held out for over a month under siege, despite running out of food, potable water, ammunition and other supplies.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
Her absence can’t be overstated given the league’s need for willing defenders for transformational talent on opposing contending teams.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
The defenders of the plant held out for over a month under siege, despite running out of food, potable water, ammunition and other supplies.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 16 May 2025
Jokes about starving yourself aren’t funny While some defenders of this content argue it’s not meant to be taken seriously, Tarpley finds the trending motifs often describe specific anorexia symptoms.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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“Defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defender. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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defender
noun
de·fend·er
-ˈfen-dər
1
: one that defends
2
: a player in a sport (as football) who plays a defensive position
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