protege

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpɹɒtəˌʒeɪ/
• (America) IPA: /ˈpɹoʊtəˌʒeɪ/

Noun

protege (plural proteges)

1. A person guided and protected by a more prominent person.

   His status as a protege of the great artist had many benefits, but was ultimately a burden.

Related terms

• protegee

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