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defender

/dɪˈfɛndər/
de · fend · er dɪ · ˈfɛnd · ər
English Definition
n. a person who protects someone or something
中文释义
防御者，捍卫者
Significado en Español
defensor
한국어 뜻
수비수, 방어자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người bảo vệ
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Example Sentence

He is a strong defender of human rights.

他是人权的坚定捍卫者。

Synonyms
protector guardian advocate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “defender”:

  1. A attacker
  2. B invader
  3. C protector
  4. D aggressor
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C — protector. “defender” means n. a person who protects someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The brave ______ stood firmly at the gate to protect the sleeping village.

  1. A attacker
  2. B invader
  3. C defender
  4. D enemy
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C — defender. “defender” means n. a person who protects someone or something

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Common questions about “defender”

What does “defender” mean?

defender — n. a person who protects someone or something. In Chinese: 防御者，捍卫者.

How do you pronounce “defender”?

defender is pronounced /dɪˈfɛndər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · fend · er.

How do you use “defender” in a sentence?

He is a strong defender of human rights. (他是人权的坚定捍卫者。)

What are synonyms for “defender”?

protector, guardian, advocate — all close in meaning to defender (n. a person who protects someone or something).

Is “defender” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. defender appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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