This is the 132nd most frequent Azerbaijani word.
müdafiə
"Defense" or "protection."
Used to mean 'defense' in a strategic or protective sense.
Müdafiə mexanizmi düşmən qarşısında uğurlu oldu.
The defense mechanism was successful against the enemy.
Used to mean 'defend' in the context of academic work or explanations.
O, təhsilini müdafiə etdikdən sonra fəlsəfə doktoru oldu.
He became a Doctor of Philosophy after defending his dissertation.
Used to mean 'defense' in the context of advocacy or protection.