lonedefender

noun
UK /ˌləʊn.dɪˈfen.də/
US /ˌloʊn.dɪˈfen.dər/

A lone defender is a person who protects something all by themselves.

The lone defender stood at the gate and kept the little village safe.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In games, a character who holds a position alone against many attackers.

He picked the lone defender class and held the bridge by himself.

3. A person who speaks up for a cause when no one else will.

She was the lone defender of the old library at the town meeting.

4. A last remaining player protecting a goal or base.

The lone defender blocked three shots in a row.