Defensar
Example: Els soldats van defensar la ciutat durant la batalla.
Definition
"Defensar" means to protect or guard someone or something from harm or attack, especially in contexts like history or battle, as in soldiers defending a city during a fight. It conveys the act of actively resisting threats to ensure safety.
Etymology
The word "defensar" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' meaning to ward off or protect. Over time, it evolved into the Catalan 'defensar,' carrying the same sense of protection. Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word 'defend'?
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