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defender

The correct spelling is defender.

How to pronounce defender

/dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Def-end-er

The correct spelling is defender. Someone who defends people or property

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Someone who defends people or property
  2. 2.One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring
  3. 3.A fighter who seeks to repel an attack
  4. 4.A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK)
  5. 5.A defendant in a civil action

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