Defendimus

Defendimus is a Latin verb. It is the first-person plural present active indicative form of the verb defendere. Defendere means "to defend," "to protect," or "to ward off." Therefore, defendimus translates directly to "we defend," "we protect," or "we ward off." This verb can be used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative. In historical or military contexts, it would describe the actions of a group of people defending their homeland or a position. In a more abstract sense, it could refer to defending an idea, an argument, or a belief. The grammatical structure of defendimus indicates a present action being performed by a group of people. It is a common verb in classical Latin literature and appears in various historical and philosophical texts. Understanding this verb is fundamental to comprehending many Latin sentences where a collective act of protection or safeguarding is being described.