PROTÉGÉ


Meaning of PROTÉGÉ in English

[ 'prɒtɪʒeɪ , -tɛʒeɪ , 'prəʊ- ]

■ noun ( fem. ~e pronunciation same) a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

Origin

C18: Fr., lit. 'protected', past participle of protéger .

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