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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A handful of defenders noted that the new press secretary had only a day to get ready for her debut.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
By engineering cells before they fully mature, scientists may be able to create therapies that are easier to manufacture, more adaptable, and capable of maintaining a continuing supply of specialized immune defenders.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
These arrangements are designed to give defenders a head start, rather than make every advance equally available to attackers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
He launched himself at the defenders, and they toppled like pins.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
