Defensar
Example: Els soldats van defensar la ciutat durant la guerra.
Definition
"Defensar" means to protect or guard something or someone from harm or attack, especially in a historical context such as soldiers defending a city during a war. It involves active efforts to resist or prevent damage or danger.
Etymology
The word "defensar" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' meaning 'to ward off' or 'to protect.' This root also gave rise to similar words in other Romance languages. Did you know the Latin 'defendere' literally means 'to strike away' or 'push off,' reflecting the action of defending?
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