paladin

• Paladin, souvent en référence au chevalier ou au preux, désigne une personne qui défend ardemment une cause, un idéal ou un ensemble de personnes, avec courage et loyauté.

A noun referring to a person who fights for a cause, often associated with chivalry, justice, or strong advocacy.

1. Champion of a causeC1formal

   A person who fights for a cause or defends a principle.

   Défenseur d'une cause

   • She was a paladin of social justice, tirelessly advocating for the underprivileged.
   • He became a paladin for environmental protection, leading many campaigns.
   • The lawyer acted as a paladin for the wrongly accused.

   Synonymesadvocateapostlechampioncrusaderdefenderfighterguardianproponentprotectorsupporterupholder

   Antonymesenemyrenegadetraitorvillain

2. Medieval knightC1formal

   A knight of high rank in medieval times, especially one of the twelve peers of Charlemagne's court.

   Paladin (chevalier médiéval)

   • The paladin rode into battle with his sword raised high.
   • Legends tell of the paladins who served Charlemagne.
   • He was known as a paladin, a knight of great honor and bravery.

   Synonymeschevalierknightknight-errant