Verteidiger

German

Etymology

verteidigen + -er

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈtaɪ̯dɪɡɐ/
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Noun

Verteidiger m (strong, genitive Verteidigers, plural Verteidiger, feminine Verteidigerin)

  1. defender (someone who defends something, e.g. a soldier)
    Antonyms: Angreifer, Aggressor, Eindringling
  2. (sports) back; defender
    Synonym: Abwehrspieler
  3. (law) defense attorney (US), defence counsel (UK), solicitor
    Antonyms: Ankläger, Staatsanwaltschaft
    • 2010, Der Spiegel, number 31/2010, page 56:
      Die Aufgabe eines Verteidigers besteht darin, für seine Mandanten mit allen Mitteln des Rechtsstaats zu kämpfen.
      The duty of a defense lawyer consists of fighting for his clients with all constitutional means.

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