Meaning
champion, defender
- A staunch advocate or defender of a cause, principle, or group.
- Historically, a knight errant or heroic champion in chivalric romance.
In a sentence
Si è sempre fatto paladino della libertà di stampa.
He has always championed freedom of the press.
L'avvocato è considerato un vero paladino dei più deboli.
The lawyer is regarded as a true champion of the vulnerable.
Non tutti apprezzano il suo ruolo di paladino intransigente.
Not everyone appreciates his role as an uncompromising defender.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paladino | masculine · singular |
| paladini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively in journalism: 'paladino dei diritti civili' (champion of civil rights).