Defensor in english
Defender
pronunciation: dɪfendɜr part of speech: noun
pronunciation: dɪfendɜr part of speech: noun
In gestures
defensor = advocate ; defendant ; proponent ; respondent ; champion ; defender ; supporter ; apologist ; backer ; crusader ; freedom fighter ; torchbearer [torch bearer] ; campaigner ; standard-bearer.
Example: Sanford Berman has been an early, continuing, and outspoken advocate of user-oriented cataloging service.Example: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Example: The proponents do provide for an author added entry to show what the library has by an author.Example: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Example: NACs see their role as champions of the inarticulate by either taking up their case or providing groups with the information weaponry to campaign for their rights.Example: It is very difficult to think of discreditable activities associated with books apart from the writing and selling of pornography and even that has its defenders.Example: Then, a series of unfortunate circumstances (the outbreak of the war, family problems) deprived the project of its promoter and most passionate supporter.Example: At the present time the misunderstandings that still persist, even among those who should know better, oblige any apologist of reference work to go out of his way to make clear what reference work is not.Example: The author urges librarians and library backers to be more assertive in their requests for funding.Example: This article reviews the work of Professor Kaula, the staunch crusader of librarianship in India.Example: As a freedom fighter at the end of World War 2 he resisted Dutch efforts to regain control of their former colony.Example: The mission of college libraries in India is to shoulder the responsibilities of a torch bearer.Example: He was a tireless campaigner for high professional standards.Example: He was a rebel and an anti-establishment standard-bearer of intellectualism and internationalism.more:
» abogado defensor = defence attorney [defense attorney, -USA] ; defence counsel .
Example: Harris' defence attorney attempted to portray her as an upstanding, well-bred member of the community, and as a powerless, unwilling part of a love triangle. Example: The prosecutor and the defense counsel shall be permitted to submit proposed questions to the court prior to the session in chambers.» defensor apasionado = passionate advocate ; tub-thumper .
Example: She is a long-time passionate advocate and campaigner on a range of local and global issues. Example: Both meetings were addressed by 'tub-thumpers' of the party who "waffled" for an hour each.» defensor a ultranza = passionate advocate ; tub-thumper .
Example: She is a long-time passionate advocate and campaigner on a range of local and global issues. Example: Both meetings were addressed by 'tub-thumpers' of the party who "waffled" for an hour each.» defensor de la cultura = culturalist .
Example: Some psychoanalysts have been labeled culturalist because of the prominence they gave on culture for the genesis of behavior.» defensor de la ecología = eco-warrior [Consulta la entrada "eco" para ver otras palabras que empiezan por esta abreviatura] .
Example: Now, sheep are being enlisted as eco-warriors in the battle against invasive plant species.» defensor de la fe = defender of faith .
Example: One controversy surrounding the Prince's future accesion to the throne is his decision to be known as the 'Defender of Faith', as opposed to the traditional 'Defender of the Faith'.» defensor de la paz = peace activist .
Example: An example of 'weasel word' usage might be the description of a bombing campaign -- a peace activist might describe it as 'genocide' whereas a military spokesperson might use the term 'collateral damage'.» defensor de la prohibición del aborto = pro-lifer .
Example: It is loathsome and grotesquely hypocritical that pro-lifers oppose abortion, but are unconcerned about the mistreatment of animals used in the food industry.» defensor de la vida humana = pro-lifer .
Example: It is loathsome and grotesquely hypocritical that pro-lifers oppose abortion, but are unconcerned about the mistreatment of animals used in the food industry.» defensor de los animales = animal activist .
Example: Animal activists believe that banning cock-fighting will do little to control it.» defensor de los derechos civiles = civil society activist .
Example: Many civil society activists are becoming increasingly disenchanted with UN summits.» defensor de los derechos de los animales = animal rights activist ; animal rights campaigner .
Example: The ease with which the home addresses of company directors may be obtained from databases has been highlighted by the dangers faced by directors of biotechnology companies by animal rights activists. Example: Animal rights campaigners object strongly to bullfighting because they think that the killing of an animal should not be abused for entertainment = Los defensores de los derechos de los animales se oponen firmemente a los toros porque piensan que la matanza de un animal maltratado no debería usarse como entretenimiento.» defensor de los derechos de los ciudadanos = citizen activist .
Example: Cutbacks will have the most severe impact on citizen activists who rely heavily on accessible data and least impact on the lobbyists who are least dependent on government data.» defensor de los derechos humanos = human rights activist ; human rights campaigner ; human rights defender .
Example: With deep concern we have witnessed the attempts by Tunisian authorities to silence journalists and human rights activists in the run-up and during the summit. Example: Human rights campaigners have welcomed an announcement by Iran that appears to end the execution of juvenile offenders. Example: He is a prominent lawyer and human rights defender and faces a prison erm on charges of supporting Kurdish rebels.» defensor de los intereses del ciudadano = watchdog .
Example: It has earned a reputation as a watchdog and consumers union in the medical equipment industry with its international problem reporting network, published in HEALTH DEVICES ALERTS (HDA) on DIALOG.» defensor del pueblo = ombudsman [ombudsmen, -pl.] [Persona nombrada por un colectivo para defender los intereses del mismo] ; watchdog .
Example: A consumer ombudsman's department looks after consumer complaints and, in addition, many municipalities now have a consumer guidance office. Example: It has earned a reputation as a watchdog and consumers union in the medical equipment industry with its international problem reporting network, published in HEALTH DEVICES ALERTS (HDA) on DIALOG.» defensor ecológico = eco-warrior [Consulta la entrada "eco" para ver otras palabras que empiezan por esta abreviatura] .
Example: Now, sheep are being enlisted as eco-warriors in the battle against invasive plant species.» defensor e impulsor = booster .
Example: The main library may the be flagship of the system, and its large collection and monumental architecture the pride and joy of the community boosters, but it is the branch library where people come to get their reading material = Pincha en para ver otras palabras que acaban con esta terminación.» defensor incodicional = stalwart .
Example: They both were stalwarts of their generational struggle to emancipate humanity from oppression and class prejudice.» defensor universitario = university ombudsman ; university watchdog .
Example: In initiating the complaint, and throughout the procedure, the student may seek the counsel of the university ombudsman, who will provide information as necessary. Example: As the university watchdog, I need to make sure nothing like that happened or could ever happen.» grupo defensor = interest group .
Example: The meeting agreed that the new organisation was needed to act as an interest group for the library, information science and documentation profession in the European Community.