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Meaning of midfield | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈmɪd.fiːld

Definitions

  1. The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defence (or backs).
    uncountable, usually
  2. The middle of the field of play.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Bosanski pomoć
Deutsch Mittelfeld
Suomi keskikenttä
Gaeilge lárpháirc
Hrvatski pomoć
Italiano centrocampo
Polski pomoc
Português meio-campo
Српски pomoć
Svenska mittfält

Examples

“England's win was built on industry and discipline, epitomised by the performances of Manchester City's Joleon Lescott in defence and Scott Parker in midfield.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

midfield anchor midfielder midfielding midfields midflank midflight

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