What is what does dota stand for?

DOTA stands for Defense of the Ancients. It is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game that was developed by Valve Corporation. The game is a sequel to the popular Warcraft III custom map, also called Defense of the Ancients. In DOTA, players control powerful hero characters with unique abilities in team-based battles against each other, with the ultimate objective being to destroy the opposing team's Ancient building. The game has a large and dedicated player base and is considered one of the pioneers of the MOBA genre.