defender
gb/dɪfˈɛndɚ/ us/dɪfˈɛndɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 5800
Aceções
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person who protects or supports
A person who speaks or acts to protect someone or something, such as a person, idea, or right.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is a defender of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "defender" with "defendant". A "defender" protects or supports something or someone, while a "defendant" is the person who is accused in a court case. Also, learners may say *"He is a defender for human rights"* instead of the more natural *"He is a defender of human rights"*.
Sinónimos
protector (Focuses more on keeping someone or something safe, often physically, and slightly less on public argument or debate.)
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champion (Stresses active and often public support, sometimes with a heroic or enthusiastic tone.)
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advocate (Common in formal and legal contexts; highlights speaking or arguing in favor of something.)
Antónimos
opponent (Someone who is against an idea or person that the defender supports.)
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critic (Someone who points out faults in the person, idea, or system that the defender is trying to protect.)
Colocações
defender of human rights
|defender of democracy
|strong defender of
|passionate defender of
|loyal defender of
Temas
social_issues
|politics
|law
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She has long been a vocal defender of free speech.
- As a defender of animal rights, he often speaks at schools and community events.
- The author describes himself as a defender of traditional values.
- International defenders of press freedom condemned the new law.
- He gained a reputation as a brave defender of the weak and vulnerable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My uncle is a strong defender of the environment.
- Many people see her as a defender of children and families.
- The group is a defender of workers' rights.
- He became a defender of free education after he lost his job.
- The lawyer was a defender of poor people in his city.
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defensive player in a sport
A player in a sport who stays near their own goal and tries to stop the other team from scoring.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] plays as a defender for [a team]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *"He plays in the defender"* instead of *"He plays as a defender"* or *"He is a defender"*. Another mistake is using "defender" when they mean the whole defensive group, as in *"Their defender is very strong"* when they mean *"Their defense is very strong"*.
Sinónimos
defensive player (A more general term that can refer to any player whose main role is defense, not only in soccer or similar sports.)
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back (Common in certain sports (especially soccer and American football) for players in defensive positions; more sport-specific and less general than "defender".)
Antónimos
attacker (A player whose main role is to create chances and score goals, opposite to a defender's job.)
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striker (In soccer, the main goal-scoring player, positioned farthest forward from the team's own goal.)
Colocações
central defender
|star defender
|play as a defender
|attacking defender
|solid defender
|experienced defender
Temas
sports
|leisure
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The defender blocked the shot just in front of the goal line.
- She started her career as a midfielder but now plays as a central defender.
- Their star defender was injured, and the team struggled to keep a clean sheet.
- The coach praised the young defender for his calm play under pressure.
- As a defender, you have to read the game and anticipate every pass.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He plays as a defender on the national team.
- The defender kicked the ball away from the goal.
- Our new defender is very fast and strong.
- The coach moved her from defender to midfielder.
- Two defenders tried to stop the striker.
Nome
technical
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lawyer for accused person
A lawyer who speaks in court for a person who is accused of a crime, often paid by the government.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] works as a defender for [someone/something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general sense of someone who protects an idea or person. In legal contexts, "defender" always refers to a lawyer, not to the accused person (who is the "defendant"). They also sometimes incorrectly say *"He is the defense"* when they mean *"He is the defender"* or *"defense attorney"*.
Sinónimos
defense attorney (Standard legal term in American English; slightly more formal and specific than the shorter "defender".)
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public defender (More specific; a defender paid by the government to represent people who cannot pay a private lawyer.)
Antónimos
prosecutor (The lawyer who argues that the accused person is guilty, opposite to the defender's role.)
Colocações
public defender
|court-appointed defender
|criminal defender
|defender and prosecutor
|experienced defender
Temas
law
|crime
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her court-appointed defender argued that the evidence was unreliable.
- The defender met with his client several times before the trial began.
- After working as a defender for ten years, he moved into private practice.
- The judge thanked both the prosecutor and the defender for their professionalism.
- The defender filed a motion to exclude the video from the trial.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The defender spoke for the man in court.
- She wants to be a defender and help poor people who have legal problems.
- His defender said that he was not at the scene.
- The defender asked the witness many questions.
- The court gave him a defender because he had no money.
Nome
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person or force defending a place
A person or group that fights to keep a city, building, or area safe from an enemy.
Padrão de uso:
[the defenders] of [a place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with the sports sense and may say *"the defenders scored the city"* instead of *"the defenders defended the city"* or *"protected the city"*. Remember that a defender is a person; the verb is "defend".
Sinónimos
guard (Focuses on watching and protecting a place, sometimes without active fighting.)
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defending force (Emphasizes an organized military group rather than individual people.)
Antónimos
attacker (A general word for someone who tries to take or harm a place that defenders are protecting.)
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invader (Someone, often part of an army, who enters a place by force, opposite to the defenders of that place.)
Colocações
defenders of the city
|brave defenders
|the last defenders
|defenders held out
|defenders resisted the attack
Temas
war
|history
|politics
|law
Exemplos
- The defenders of the city held out for weeks against the siege.
- Only a small group of defenders remained when the final attack came.
- Historians praised the defenders for their courage and discipline.
- The castle's defenders used the high walls to their advantage.
- The defenders were outnumbered but refused to surrender.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The defenders of the town closed the gates.
- Many defenders died to protect the castle.
- The defenders fought all night against the enemy.
- The defenders were tired, but they did not give up.
- The defenders stood on the wall and watched the army.
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defender
IPA
GB/dɪfˈɛndɚ/
US/dɪfˈɛndɚ/
Sílabas e acento
de - fend - er (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fend)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: defender
- Plural: defenders
Família de palavras
Expressões
defender of democracy
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv dɪmˈɑkɹəsi/
fixed phrase
protector of democratic values
A person or group that tries to keep democratic government and freedoms safe.
Exemplos
- She was praised as a brave defender of democracy during the crisis.
- The organization sees itself as a defender of democracy and free elections.
- Many writers describe independent courts as key defenders of democracy.
defender of human rights
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv hjˈumən ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
person protecting human rights
A person who works to keep people's basic rights safe and respected.
Exemplos
- She became known internationally as a defender of human rights.
- Defenders of human rights are often targeted by authoritarian governments.
- The award is given each year to a defender of human rights.
defender of the faith
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv ðə fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal title for religious protector
A formal title, especially for some kings or queens, meaning they are the official protector of a religion.
Exemplos
- The monarch still carries the traditional title "Defender of the Faith."
- Historically, the title of Defender of the Faith was granted by the pope.
- Debates arose about whether a modern, multi-faith society should still call its ruler Defender of the Faith.
defender of the realm
1/dɪfˈɛndɚ əv ðə ɹˈɛlm/
fixed phrase
literary
protector of a kingdom or country
A poetic or old-fashioned way to say someone protects their country from danger or attack.
Exemplos
- The knights swore to be loyal defenders of the realm.
- In fantasy stories, the hero often becomes the defender of the realm.
- He liked to imagine himself as a defender of the realm, guarding his homeland from enemies.
public defender
1/pˈʌblɪk dɪfˈɛndɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
government-paid criminal defense lawyer
A lawyer paid by the government who helps people in criminal court when they cannot pay for a private lawyer.
Exemplos
- The court assigned her a public defender because she had no money for a lawyer.
- He worked as a public defender for ten years before opening his own law firm.
- The public defender met with the client to explain the possible plea deals.