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defense

Definition:
defense = the act of protecting a country, person, or thing from attack or harm

Grammatical category:
noun

 

Pronunciation

Phonetic pronunciation:
/dɪ-fɛns/

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defense

Example

► The defense budget increased during the current administration.

 

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