Paladin
Noun
- Any of the twelve peers of Charlemagne’s court, of whom the Count Palatine was the chief.
- A knight renowned for heroism and chivalry.
Example Sentences
“As the company’s cybersecurity paladin, Sarah worked tirelessly to protect customer’s data from hackers.”
“The consumer rights advocate became known as a paladin for the workers fighting for better conditions.”
“There were few knights as noble and pure as the paladin Sir Galahad.”
Word Origin
French, late 16th century
Why this word?
This word developed from a trifecta of Romance languages. The Latin word “palatinus” (“officer of the palace”) developed into the Italian word “paladino,” and eventually into the French term also used in English, “paladin.” While the original paladins were medieval knights, the word has developed to have a more modern usage as a champion of a cause and a protector.
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