protege Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career

WordNet

Pro`té`gé" noun masculine, Pro`té`gée" noun feminine (Also<
  • Protege
  • Protegee
  • Protégé
  • Protégée
)
Etymology
F., p. p. of protéger. See Protect.
Definitions
  1. One under the care and protection of another.

Webster 1913