protege

[US]/'prəuteʒei/
[UK]/ˈprotəˌ ʒe/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. disciple; a person who is protected or supported by someone influential

Example Sentences

As the protege of the most powerful man in the country, his success is guaranteed.

a protege of a famous artist

taking on a protege

supporting a protege's development

a protege in the music industry

a protege in the field of science

Real-world Examples

He was a child protege, John Stuart Mill.

Source: Harvard University Open Course "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?"

Duque is the protege of Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe.

Source: PBS English News

Came up as Nelson's research assistant and protege.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

Studies show that mentors select proteges based on performance and potential.

Source: Lean In

Beyond that, he's definitely seen as a protege of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader.

Source: NPR News June 2021 Compilation

A one-time protege of Jacques Delors, father of European integration, Mr Hollande is, at heart, a Euro-enthusiast.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

THE love of money, St Paul memorably wrote to his protege Timothy, is the root of all evil.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

So I knew he resented his protege.

Source: Don't lie to me.

You were trying to show off for your little protege.

Source: Don't lie to me.

Oh, you're the protege that he's been gushing about.

Source: Lawsuit Duet Season 1

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