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Definition of midfielder

midfielder

/ˈmɪdˌfiːldər/
mid · field · er
Plural:midfielders
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midfielder Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A player in a field sport (such as soccer, field hockey, or lacrosse) whose primary position is in the central part of the field, operating between the defenders and the forwards.

Example

"The central midfielder controlled the tempo of the game with her accurate passes and tireless running."

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• Nearby Words

middling
middy
midfield
midfielder
midgame
midge
midget

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midfielder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midfielder
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