PROTÉGÉ


Meaning of PROTÉGÉ in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprō-tə-ˌzhā, ˌprō-tə-ˈ ]

noun

Etymology: French, from past participle of protéger to protect, from Middle French, from Latin protegere

Date: 1787

: one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence

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