English Explanatory Dictionary

libero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A central defender to whom no forward is assigned for marking, forming the last line of defence and often initiating the offensive play.
  2. A designated back-row player intended to be used as a ball-control specialist.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɪbəɹəʊ/ /ˈlɪbəɹoʊ/ /lɪˈbɛɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-libero.wav

Word forms

libero liberos

Etymology

From Italian libero (literally “free one”). So called because he has no direct opponent to mark and is therefore free to join in the offensive. The volleyball use is younger.

Synonyms

sweeper

Translations

Catalan: defensa lliure Dutch: libero Estonian: vabakaitsja Finnish: libero French: libero French: libéro German: Libero Greek: λίμπερο Greek: ελεύθερος Polish: libero Swedish: libero
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