paladin

noun/ˈpæləˌdɪn/

Frequency rank: #13,357 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a heroic champion or knight who fights for a noble or righteous cause.

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Example sentence

The brave paladin devoted his life to protecting the innocent from evil.

Synonyms & related words

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