Defender
/dɪˈfɛndər/noun
A person who protects or defends someone or something.
Did you know?The root of 'Defender' ties back to the concept of divine protection, hinting at a spiritual warrior guarding against malevolent forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰend-
“To set, put, or place; to protect.”
Latin
Latin
defendere
“To ward off, protect, or defend.”
Old French
Old French
defendre
“To defend, protect, or guard.”
Middle English
Middle English
defenden
“To defend or protect from harm.”
Modern English
English
defender
“One who defends or protects.”
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