Meanings
plural Defenders of the Faith
- A title of many English, Scottish, and later British monarchs since the early 16th century, signifying governance of the church.
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Defender of the Faith. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Defender%20of%20the%20Faith
“Defender of the Faith.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Defender%20of%20the%20Faith. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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