protege — a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity chef's protege opened a restaurant that immediately got terrible reviews
- She became the protege of a renowned scientist at the age of 20
- The billionaire's protege turned out to be better at spending money than making it
protege
NOUN[/ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/]
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
an experienced elderly artist with gray hair guides a young student's hand while painting on a large canvas. The mentor's weathered hands gently position the student's brush to create perfect brushstrokes. The student watches intently as colors blend beautifully under the mentor's expert guidance. The older artist smiles warmly while sharing decades of artistic knowledge through patient demonstration. Other students in the background observe the special teaching moment with respect and admiration. a person being guided and supported by an older and more experienced individual
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French protégé, the past participle of protéger meaning 'to protect.' The word literally means 'one who is protected' and entered English in the 18th century.
Breakdown
protég- (French root meaning 'to protect') + -é (French past participle ending, indicating 'one who receives the action')
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📝Examples
“The celebrity chef's protege opened a restaurant that immediately got terrible reviews”
“She became the protege of a renowned scientist at the age of 20”
“The billionaire's protege turned out to be better at spending money than making it”
“The artist carefully selected his protege from hundreds of applicants”
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