aegis — protection, backing, or sponsorship of a particular person or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: protection, backing, or sponsorship of a particular person or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːdʒɪs/
Korean meaning: 보호, 후원, 지원
Korean pronunciation: **이**지스
Example Sentences
- The startup flourished under the aegis of the tech giant's incubator program.
- My cat thinks it runs the house under the aegis of being absolutely adorable.
- The peace talks were held under the aegis of the United Nations.
aegis
NOUN//ˈiːdʒɪs//
protection, backing, or sponsorship of a particular person or organization
Under the king's aegis, the young scholar studied freely without fear.
Under nature's aegis, species survive while threats lie in pieces!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스 신화에서 제우스와 아테나 여신이 사용한 방패 'aigis'에서 유래. 이 신성한 방패는 적들을 공포에 떨게 했고, 착용자를 보호해주었다고 전해진다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The startup flourished under the aegis of the tech giant's incubator program.”
“My cat thinks it runs the house under the aegis of being absolutely adorable.”
“The peace talks were held under the aegis of the United Nations.”
“Under the aegis of 'studying,' he managed to binge-watch three seasons of his favorite show.”
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