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



RESET




Word of the Day

1 January 2025

SOLICITOUSLY

(adverb) in a concerned and solicitous manner; “‘Don’t you feel well?’ his mother asked solicitously”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Canada is the only non-European country to make its top ten list of coffee consumers. The United States at a distant 25 on the list.

coffee icon