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/
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!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek aigis, the legendary shield wielded by Zeus and Athena in Greek mythology. This sacred shield was believed to strike fear in enemies and provide divine protection to its bearer, later becoming a metaphor for any form of powerful protection or patronage.
Breakdown
aigis (Greek: goatskin shield) → derived from the mythological divine shield, evolving metaphorically to mean protection, sponsorship, or authoritative backing.
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📝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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