This is the 1162nd most frequent Dutch word.
verdediger
Defender.
Here, 'verdediger' refers to a soccer player in a defensive position.
De verdediger blokkeerde de schot.
The defender blocked the shot.
Here, 'verdediger' refers to someone defending a position or argument in a discussion.
Hij werkte als verdediger tijdens het debat.
He acted as a defender during the debate.
Here, 'verdediger' is used in a figurative sense to indicate someone advocating for a cause or belief.