This is the 11980th most frequent Russian word.
защитницы
"Защитницы" means "female defenders" in English.
Here, 'защитницы' is used as the plural form of a feminine noun, meaning 'protectors.' It describes women who actively defend a cause.
Женщины в нашей группе стали настоящими защитницами справедливости.
The women in our group have become true protectors of justice.
In this example, 'защитницы' emphasizes women carrying the role of defenders in a specific context, here of animal rights.
Мы встретили девушек-защитниц, которые боролись за права животных.
We met the women protectors who fought for animal rights.
The term 'защитницы' is applied to describe historical figures, showing its use to signify women's valor and protection in a historical setting.