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Meaning of the word goalkeeper in English

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goalkeeper

US /ˈɡoʊlˌkiː.pɚ/
UK /ˈɡəʊlˌkiː.pər/
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Noun

a player whose job is to stop the ball from entering the goal

Example:
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The goalkeeper made a spectacular save.
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She dreams of becoming a professional goalkeeper.
Synonym:
keeper netminder goalie
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goalkeeping