prot ‧ é ‧ gé /ˈprɒtəʒeɪ $ ˈproʊ-/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: French ; Origin: past participle of protéger , from Latin protegere ; ⇨ ↑ protect ]
someone, especially a young person, who is taught and helped by someone who has influence, power, or more experience:
She attempted to encourage her young protégé.