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Definition of protege

protege

/ˈproʊ.tə.ʒeɪ/
(UK: protégé)
pro · te · ge
Plural:proteges
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protege Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is guided, trained, and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

Example

"The young violinist quickly became the prized protege of the world-renowned conductor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'protégé' with acute accents in formal writing; in traditional French-influenced usage, 'protégée' is sometimes used specifically for a female subject, though 'protégé' (or 'protege') is standard for all genders in modern English.

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• Nearby Words

protector
protectorship
protectrix
protege
protegee
protein
protest

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French protégé ('protected'), the past participle of protéger ('to protect'), from Latin protegere ('to cover in front' or 'protect').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Protege. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/protege
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