Definition of "defender" in английский

noun

1. Someone who defends people or property.

2. (sports) One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.

3. A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.

4. (law, rare) A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).

5. (Scots law) A defendant in a civil action.