Meaning & use
Protegee
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A woman or girl who is guided, supported, or trained by an older or more experienced person.
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The young violinist was a protegee of one of the world's leading conductors.
As the senator's protegee, she was expected to carry on his political legacy.
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Borrowed from French protégée; the unaccented spelling is common in English, while 'protégé' refers to a male mentee.
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