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protege

/ˈpɹɒtəˌʒeɪ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who is protected, especially by a stronger or more experienced person.

    - "John is the protege of renowned painter, Mary Smith."
    - "The young actor is the protege of a famous director."

Variants
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protege , proteges
Etymology
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From French, meaning 'protected one'.


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  1. The term 'protege' is often used in the context of the arts, particularly in the world of classical music.

  2. In the French language, the term 'protege' is often used to refer to a favored person or someone who is under the protection of a powerful figure.


Related Concepts
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  1. Mentor: A person who provides guidance and support to a less experienced person.

  2. Apprentice: A person learning a trade or profession under the supervision of a more experienced person.


Culture
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The term 'protege' is often used in the context of mentorship and apprenticeship, highlighting the relationship between a more experienced and accomplished individual and a promising younger one. This relationship can be found in various fields such as art, literature, music, and business.

How to Memorize "protege"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a younger person being guided and supported by an older, wiser person.
    - Imagine a protege looking up to their mentor for advice and guidance.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'protege' with the concept of guidance and support.
    - Connect the word with the idea of a mentor-mentee relationship.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Protege' (P-rotected, T-eaching, E-xperienced, G-uidance, E-ngaging).


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