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defender in German

defender in German is Verteidiger, Verteidigerin — defender means a person who protects someone or something, or who argues in support of it.

defender in German

Verteidiger
noun
Verteidigerin
noun

What does "defender" mean?

  1. noun A person who protects someone or something, or who argues in support of it.
    "He is a loyal defender of the old village library."
  2. noun In team sports, a player whose main job is stopping the other team from scoring.
    "Our defender stayed back to mark the tallest player on their team."
  3. noun A lawyer who represents people accused of crimes, especially a public defender.
    "The defender spoke calmly and asked the jury to listen carefully."
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defender in a sentence

  • He is a loyal defender of the old village library.
  • As a defender of free speech, she wrote a letter to the newspaper.
  • Our defender stayed back to mark the tallest player on their team.
  • The young defender blocked the shot with her foot.

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What is "defender" in German?
"defender" in German is Verteidiger, Verteidigerin. defender means: A person who protects someone or something, or who argues in support of it.
How do you use "defender" in a sentence?
Example: "He is a loyal defender of the old village library." In German, "defender" is Verteidiger, Verteidigerin.
Are there other ways to say "defender" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "defender": Verteidiger, Verteidigerin.
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