defender of the faith

• Título historicamente usado pelos monarcas ingleses, designando quem sustenta ou protege uma religião, especialmente o cristianismo. No uso atual, também pode se referir a quem defende com firmeza suas convicções ou princípios.

A title historically used by English monarchs, referring to someone who upholds or protects a particular religion, especially Christianity. In modern usage, it can also refer to a person who strongly defends their beliefs or principles.

1. Title of British MonarchsC2formalbritish

   A title used by British monarchs, originally granted by the Pope to King Henry VIII for defending the Catholic faith, but later used to denote the monarch's role as the supreme governor of the Church of England.

   Defensor da Fé

   • The British coins often bear the inscription 'F.D.' which stands for 'Fidei Defensor', meaning Defender of the Faith.
   • King Henry VIII was the first English monarch to be given the title 'Defender of the Faith'.
   • The title 'Defender of the Faith' is still used by the current British monarch.

2. General religious defenderC1formal

   A person who actively defends or protects a particular religious belief or faith.

   Defensor da fé

   • He saw himself as a defender of the faith, arguing against secularism.
   • The preacher was a passionate defender of the faith, traveling to spread his message.
   • Many consider the Pope to be a primary defender of the Catholic faith.