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Defender of the Faith

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

A title of many English, Scottish, and later British monarchs since the early 16th century, signifying governance of the church.

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Meaning 2

a title that Leo X bestowed on Henry VIII and later withdrew; parliament restored the title and it has been used by English sovereigns ever since

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Broader terms: title, title of respect, form of address

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