defender
noun
a person who defends someone or something from attack, assault, or injury.
defenders
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pluralof defender.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His disappearance caused a panic among the defenders and they were routed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Iraola has said repeatedly that his side are "thin" at the back, not helped by the departures of experienced defenders Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Truman knew American invaders might have to face more than 900,000 defenders and 10,000 kamikaze planes on the southern island of Kyushu alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
By the time Boyle danced past several bewildered defenders and made it 4-0, it seemed as though Hibs could do no wrong.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
One of the defenders brought it forward toward midfield.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
