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protegee

/ˈproʊ.tə.ʒeɪ/
pro · te · gee
Plural:protegees
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• noun

1

A woman or girl who is guided, supported, and helped in her career or personal development by a more experienced, influential, or senior person.

Example

"The renowned conductor was proud to see her young protegee make a triumphant debut with the symphony orchestra."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Following French grammatical gender conventions, "protegee" (or "protégée") refers specifically to a female mentee, whereas "protege" ("protégé") is used both for males and as a gender-neutral term.

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protectorship
protectrix
protege
protegee
protein
protest
protestant

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the French "protégée," the feminine past participle of "protéger" (to protect), which derives from the Latin "protegere" (to cover in front or shield).

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