Defensar
Example: Els soldats van defensar la ciutat durant la batalla important.
Definition
"Defensar" means to protect or guard someone or something from attack, harm, or danger, especially in a military or strategic context. For example, soldiers defend a city during an important battle by actively resisting enemy forces.
Etymology
The word "defensar" comes from the Latin verb "defendere," meaning to ward off or protect. Did you know? The root of "defendere" is composed of 'de-' implying removal or reversal, and 'fendere,' meaning to strike or hit, so "defensar" originally implied striking back to protect oneself.
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