Meaning & use
protege
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A person who is guided, trained, or supported in their career by an older or more experienced person.
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The young violinist was once a protege of the famous conductor.
She mentored several proteges who went on to become successful entrepreneurs.
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The word comes from French and is often written with accents as 'protégé'; a female protege is sometimes called a 'protégée.'
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