SportsAugust 30, 2026

protege

PROH-tuh-zhay

Definition

A young person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.

Etymology

The word is borrowed directly from French, where it is the past participle of protéger, meaning 'to protect.' It entered the English language in the 19th century to describe someone under the patronage or guidance of another.

In the news

The article describes freshman Cavan Walden as a hockey protege, highlighting his high level of skill and development in the sport despite his young age.

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