AEGIS


Meaning of AEGIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

also egis ˈē-jəs also ˈā-

Etymology: Latin, from Greek aigis, literally, goatskin, from aig-, aix goat; akin to Armenian ayc goat

Date: 1581

1. : a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena

2.

a. : protection

under the aegis of the Constitution

b. : controlling or conditioning influence

many American mothers, under the aegis of benevolent permissiveness…actually neglect their children — Time

3.

a. : auspices, sponsorship

under the aegis of the museum

b. : control or guidance especially by an individual, group, or system

acted under the court's aegis

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.