защитник
Translation of защитник
defender
Russian word in Latin letters: zaschitnik / zashchitnik
Meaning of защитник
человек, который защищает или поддерживает кого-то или что-то
a person who protects or supports someone or something

Pronunciation
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My grandfather was a defender of our town.
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Мой дедушка был защитником нашего города.
She is a defender of animal rights.
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Она защитница прав животных.
защитник synonyms
What's the difference between защитник, заступник, сторонник, and покровитель
Someone who stands up for a person treated unfairly.
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A supporter of an idea; does not have to protect.
A powerful patron who protects and helps.
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What does защитник mean?
a person who protects or supports someone or something
How do you pronounce защитник?
защитник is pronounced [zɐˈɕːitnʲɪk], in Latin letters “zaschitnik”.
How is защитник used in a sentence?
My grandfather was a defender of our town. Translation: Мой дедушка был защитником нашего города.
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