protection

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The state of being safe.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A means of keeping or remaining safe.
  4. (countable, uncountable) A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
  5. (countable, uncountable) Coverage.
  6. (countable, uncountable) Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
  7. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.
  8. (countable, uncountable) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
  9. (countable, uncountable) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).
  10. (countable, euphemistic, rare, uncountable) Synonym of adult protection (“adult incontinence wear”).

Synonyms

shelter
B2
defence
B2
defense
B1
preservation
C2
refuge
C1
safeguard
C2
security
A2
guard
A2
💂
care
A1
support
A2
patronage
25k
shield
B2
🛡️
aegis
42k
safety
B1
cover
A2
guarding
C1
auspices
conservation
C2
asylum
C1
defense
B1
defence
B2
watch
A1
⌚
screen
B2
custody
B2
guardianship
33k
assistance
B2
maintenance
C1
keeping
B1
covering
B2
tutelage
48k
shielding
23k
sanctuary
C1
help
A1
sponsorship
26k
tribute
C1
self-defense
C1
safekeeping
23k
charge
A2
advocacy
41k
protect
A2
prevention
C2
armour
C2

protective covering

favour
B2
safeguarding
47k
nourishment
21k
watching
A2
aid
B2
armor
C1
fortification
Translations

protection
Schutz
protezione
protección
protecció
bescherming

προστασία

proteção
koruma
حماية
défense
protecção
Verteidigung
Obhut
Frequency

B1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
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In summary

From Middle English, from Old French, from stem of Late Latin prōtectiō (“a covering over”), from Latin prōtēctus, perfect passive participle of prōtegere (“to protect, cover in front”). Displaced native Old English ġesċildnes. Equivalent to protect + -ion.

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