Protectorate

/prəˈtɛk.tər.ət/

Synonyms

  • client state
  • dependent territory
  • satellite state
  • subordinate state

Slang Meanings

A very safe or secure situation.
In this new job, I feel like I'm in a protectorate; nothing can touch me.
Being under someone's wing or influence.
Since he got promoted, I feel like I'm his little protectorate.