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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defender

/dɪˈfɛndər/ noun · British & US
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What does defender mean?

noun

A person or thing that defends or protects something or someone. A player on a sports team whose main job is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Example

"The defender of the city was a brave knight who fought off the invaders."

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

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