defender

Someone who defends people or property.

One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.

A fighter who seeks to repel an attack.

A lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK).rare

• There was another protection to which she was intitled by that law, namely, a defender; but she had none.
• So, what is contemplated under this model is that the defender would work with civil legal services lawyers to address the clients' needs.

A defendant in a civil action.