defender
defender
a person who protects or supports someone or something
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defender with Russian translation
defender usage examples
Защитник помог команде сохранять спокойствие.
The defender helped the team stay calm.
Он был защитником старого театра.
He was a defender of the old theatre.
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defender synonyms
What's the difference between defender / supporter / protector / champion / advocate
защитник — a person who protects or supports someone or something
The defender helped the team stay calm.
Защитник помог команде сохранять спокойствие.
the direct term for a person who protects or supports someone or something
She is a strong defender of civil rights.
Она — убеждённый защитник гражданских прав.
someone who supports an idea, person, or group, without necessarily protecting them
He is a supporter of the new policy.
Он поддерживает новую политику.
someone who guards others from harm or danger, with stronger focus on physical safety
Parents are often seen as protectors of their children.
Родителей часто считают защитниками своих детей.
an enthusiastic public supporter of a cause or person, often with a stronger positive or heroic sense
She was a champion of equal pay.
Она была убеждённым защитником равной оплаты труда.
a person who publicly supports or argues for a cause, right, or group, often more formal
He is an advocate for cleaner energy.
Он является защитником более чистой энергетики.
a person who is legally responsible for someone, or who protects and looks after something
The court appointed a guardian for the child.
Суд назначил опекуна для ребёнка.
someone who supports a person, organization, or institution, often with money or influence
She is a patron of the local museum.
Она — покровительница местного музея.
someone who supports or funds a person, plan, or business, often in a practical way
The project has several important backers.
У проекта есть несколько важных сторонников.
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How to pronounce defender and what this word means
defender translation: защитник. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce defender
/dɪˈfendə/
defender translation
защитник
defender examples
The defender helped the team stay calm.
defender transcription
/dɪˈfendə/, /dɪˈfɛndər/
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defender meaning: what does it mean?
a person who protects or supports someone or something
defender pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
defender is pronounced as /dɪˈfendə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
defender definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The defender helped the team stay calm. Translation: Защитник помог команде сохранять спокойствие.
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