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paladin
nounmasculineliteraryuncommon/pɐlɐˈdinu/pa·la·di·no
Definitions
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A knight renowned for heroism and chivalry, especially one of the twelve peers of Charlemagne's court.
Usage examples
“Roland is the most famous of Charlemagne's paladins.”
“The legend tells of a paladin who fought a dragon.”
Common combinations
Charlemagne's paladinslegendary paladin
2
A determined advocate or defender of a cause.
Usage examples
“He was a paladin of free speech.”
“She emerged as a paladin for environmental protection.”
Common combinations
paladin of justicepaladin of the people