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    Manananggol (en. Defender)

    ma-na-nang-gol

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who provides defense or protection to another person or group, usually in legal matters.
    The defender prepared documents for the case.
    Ang manananggol ay naghanda ng mga dokumento para sa kaso.
    A lawyer who defends a client in court.
    The defender of the accused denied all the charges.
    Ang manananggol ng akusado ay nagtanggi sa lahat ng mga paratang.
    An individual who has the duty to defend the rights of others.
    At school, the defender of the students works for their rights.
    Sa paaralan, ang manananggol ng mga estudyante ay nagtatrabaho para sa kanilang mga karapatan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tanggol', which means 'to defend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    people's defender
    A defender who works for the welfare of the citizens or the community.
    manananggol ng bayan

    Related Words

    defense
    The act or process of expressing support or defense against an attack or challenge.
    pagtanggol
    lawyer
    A licensed professional who provides legal advice and representation.
    abogado

    Slang Meanings

    Defender
    Who's your defender in the fight?
    Sino bang manananggol mo sa laban? (Who’s your defender in the fight?)
    Supporter
    I need a supporter in basketball to help me.
    Kailangan ko ng manananggol sa basketball para tumulong sa akin. (I need a supporter in basketball to help me.)
    Protector
    My friends are my protectors in situations like this.
    Ang barkada ko ang manananggol ko sa mga ganitong sitwasyon. (My friends are my protectors in situations like this.)