What does protege mean?
A person who is protected, trained, or sponsored by another person, often in a professional or artistic field. A person who is being mentored or guided by someone more experienced.
Example
"The young artist was a protege of the famous painter, who had taken her under his wing and taught her the techniques of the trade."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.