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protégé

pro·té·gé [ prṓtə ày, prtə áy ] (plural pro·té·gés)


noun 
Definition:
 
somebody under patronage of another: a young person who receives help, guidance, training, and support from somebody who is older and has more experience or influence

[Late 18th century. < French< past participle of protéger "protect" < Latin protegere (see protect)]
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