protégé

[ proh-tuh-zhey, proh-tuh-zhey ]
/ ˈproʊ təˌʒeɪ, ˌproʊ təˈʒeɪ /

noun

a person under the patronage, protection, or care of someone interested in his or her career or welfare.

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Origin of protégé

1780–90; < French, noun use of past participle of protéger to protect < Latin prōtegere. See protect

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH protégé

prodigy protégé

Words nearby protégé

protuberant, protuberant abdomen, protuberate, proturan, protyle, protégé, protégée, proud, proud as a peacock, proud flesh, proudful
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Words related to protege

apprentice, charge, discovery, student, ward

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British Dictionary definitions for protege

protégé

feminine protge

/ (ˈprəʊtɪˌʒeɪ) /

noun

a person who is protected and aided by the patronage of another person

Word Origin for protégé

C18: from French protéger to protect
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