De verdediger
Example: De verdediger beschermde het kasteel tijdens de aanval.
Definition
"De verdediger" refers to the defender, a person who protects or guards a place, object, or person, especially during an attack or conflict, such as a defender protecting a castle during a siege or battle.
Etymology
The term "de verdediger" comes from the Dutch verb 'verdedigen,' meaning to defend. It combines 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating an action) and 'dedigen,' related to protection or guarding. Did you know? The word reflects a long history of defense roles in medieval Dutch society.
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"De verdediger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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