Defender
Example: Eu vou defender meu amigo na discussão hoje.
Definition
"Defender" means to protect or support someone or something from attack, harm, or criticism. In history, it often refers to standing up for a person, idea, or cause during conflict or debate, as in the phrase 'I will defend my friend in the discussion today.'
Etymology
The word "defender" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' meaning 'to ward off' or 'to protect.' It entered Portuguese through Old French 'defendre.' Did you know? The root 'fendere' relates to striking, so 'defendere' originally implied striking back to protect.
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