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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defence

/dɪˈfɛns/ noun · British & US
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What does defence mean?

noun

The act of defending something or someone, or a system or organization responsible for protecting people or property. A defensive structure or position.

Example

"The country's defence budget was increased to counter the threat from the neighboring state."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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