PROTEGE

protege

(noun) a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege’s career

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

protege (plural proteges)

A person guided and protected by a more prominent person.

Source: Wiktionary

Pro`té`gé", n. m. Pro`té`gée", n. f. Etym: [F., p. p. of protéger. See Protect.]

Definition: One under the care and protection of another.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition