protectee

[ proh-tek-tee, pruh-tek- ]
/ ˌproʊ tɛkˈti, prə tɛk- /

noun

a person, as a head of state, for whom official protection is provided.

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Origin of protectee

First recorded in 1595–1605; protect + -ee

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