noun
paladin
PA-luh-dihn
Paladin (noun) means a heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood. Example: “In the story, the paladin swore to protect the weak.”
noun
1
A heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.
"In the story, the paladin swore to protect the weak."
2
A strong defender or supporter of a cause.
"She became a paladin for free speech in her later career."
How to use paladin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA noble, heroic protector, often used in fantasy fiction for a knightly hero-class.
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- Plural
- paladins
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Etymology
From French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palatinus, "palace officer" — originally one of Charlemagne's twelve legendary knights.
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What does “paladin” mean?
The word “paladin” means a heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood. In plain terms, a noble, heroic protector, often used in fantasy fiction for a knightly hero-class.
How do you pronounce “paladin”?
“Paladin” is pronounced PA-luh-dihn (/ˈpælədɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “paladin” in a sentence?
Here is “paladin” used in a sentence: “In the story, the paladin swore to protect the weak.”
What part of speech is “paladin”?
“Paladin” is a noun.
Where does the word “paladin” come from?
The word “paladin” comes from Late Latin. From French paladin, from Italian paladino, from Late Latin palatinus, "palace officer" — originally one of Charlemagne's twelve legendary knights.
How many meanings does “paladin” have?
“Paladin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.
