aegis

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Pronunciation

• (RP, GA) IPA: /ˈiːdʒɪs/

Noun

aegis (plural aegises)

1. (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield#Noun|shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak#Noun|cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulder#Noun|shoulders, more as an emblem of power#Noun|power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border#Noun|border of snake#Noun|snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. [from early 17th c.]
2. (figuratively) Usually as under the aegis: guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.

   Synonyms: auspices, protection, patronage

Related terms

• Aegis cruiser

Translations

• French: égide
• German: Ägis
• Portuguese: égide
• Russian: эги́да
• Spanish: égida

Translations

• French: égide
• German: Ägide
• Italian: egida
• Russian: эги́да
• Spanish: égida

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