υπερασπιστής — meaning in English

English meaning

• advocate noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
• champion noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
• defender noun A person who protects someone or something, or who argues in support of it.

Senses

υπερασπιστής is used for these senses in English:

• advocate A person who speaks in support of something, or someone; proponent [from 18th c.]
• champion (botany) A particularly notable member of a plant species, such as one of great size.

advocate — full definition

1. noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
2. noun A lawyer, especially one who represents a client in court.
3. verb To publicly support or argue in favor of something.

champion — full definition

1. noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
2. noun A person who strongly supports or fights for a cause.
3. verb To actively support, promote, or advocate for something.
4. adj Excellent or first-rate.

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