Someone who defends people or property.
A defendant in a civil action.
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).
One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
One who holds to particularism.
Adhering to particularism.
Showing excessive devotion to one's own region, nation, party etc.