Noun: defender di'fen-du(r)
- A person who cares for persons or property
"He saw himself as the defender of his younger siblings";
- guardian, protector, shielder
- A fighter who holds out against attack
"The brave defender held the fortress against overwhelming odds";
- withstander
- (sports) one of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring
"The team's star defender made a crucial tackle in the final minutes"
Derived forms: defenders
Type of: battler, belligerent, combatant, fighter, preserver, scrapper
Encyclopedia: Defender, Midfielder