1. 捍卫者;保护者;维护者
If someone is a defender of a particular thing or person that has been criticized, they argue or act in support of that thing or person.
2. (足球、曲棍球等运动中的)防守队员,防守球员
A defender in a game such as football or hockey is a player whose main task is to try and stop the other side scoring.