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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

protege

/prəˈtɛʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does protege mean?

noun

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."

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