paladin

pal·a·din

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pal-uh-din]
- /ˈpæl ə dɪn/
- /ˈpæ.lə.dɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pal-uh-din]
- /ˈpæl ə dɪn/

Definitions of paladin word

noun paladin any one of the 12 legendary peers or knightly champions in attendance on Charlemagne. 1
noun paladin any knightly or heroic champion. 1
noun paladin any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause. 1
noun paladin sb who defends a cause 1
noun paladin one of the legendary twelve peers of Charlemagne's court 0
noun paladin a knightly champion 0

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Origin of paladin

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < French < Italian paladino < Late Latin palātīnus imperial functionary, noun use of adj.; see palatine1

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Parts of speech for Paladin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paladin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for paladin

noun paladin

babysitter — to take charge of a child while the parents are temporarily away.
cerberus — a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance to Hades
champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
demigod — In mythology, a demigod is a less important god, especially one who is half god and half human.
goddess — a female god or deity.

All 13 Synonyms of paladin