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    Protege (en. Protects)

    /pro-te-'xe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who is under the protection and direction of another person.
    The young artist is the protege of a famous collector.
    El joven artista es el protegido de un famoso coleccionista.
    A person who benefits from the sponsorship or care of another.
    Through her work, she became the protege of the director.
    A través de su trabajo, ella se convirtió en la protegida del director.

    Etymology

    From the French 'protégé', which means 'protected'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protected under someone's wing
    A person who is under the protection of someone.
    protegido bajo ala
    to be someone's protege
    To be under the care or guardianship of someone with power or influence.
    ser el protegido de

    Related Words

    protection
    Action of protecting.
    protección
    mentor
    A person who guides and supports another.
    mentor
    tutelage
    Action of providing guardianship or exercising guardianship.
    tutelaje

    Slang Meanings

    Trusted boy
    I always have a protege at work.
    Siempre tengo un protegido en el trabajo.
    Under someone's wings
    He is like the protege of his boss.
    Está como protegido de su jefe.