defender of the faith

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Noun defender of the faith has 1 sense

Defender of the Faith - a title that Leo X bestowed on Henry VIII and later withdrew; parliament restored the title and it has been used by English sovereigns ever since
--₁ is a kind of title, title of respect

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Term: Defender of the Faith

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1. A title given to a person or entity who actively protects or upholds a particular faith or belief system.

Example sentence:

The Pope is widely recognized as the Defender of the Faith for the Catholic Church.

Sense: 2. A title given to a monarch who actively defends the accepted religious beliefs of their country.

Example sentence:

King Henry VIII was bestowed with the title of Defender of the Faith by Pope Leo X in recognition of his defense of Catholicism.

Sense: 3. A legal term referring to a person who defends the faith or belief system in a court of law against accusations or criticisms.

Example sentence:

The lawyer acted as a strong defender of the faith, presenting compelling arguments in favor of his client's religious beliefs.

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