panalipod

defense / protection / to defendnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

The act of defending, protecting, or shielding someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.

Pronunciation

pah-nah-LEE-pod

Root and affixes

From salipod, to block or obstruct, with a formation related to protecting or defending.

Variants or conjugations

depensa, salipod, pagpanalipod, manalipod

Related words and expressions

protection, guard, help, defense, security

Meaning and usage notes

Panalipod is defense or protection in a general sense. Depensa is also used as a direct loanword, especially in legal, sports, or military contexts.