Protection
prəˈtɛkʃən
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of protecting or the state of being protected; defense.
prəˈtɛkʃən
The state of being kept safe from harm or injury.
The soldiers provided protection to the civilians.
💡 Simply: Protection is like having a superhero that keeps you safe. If you wear a helmet while biking, that's protection for your head. It's about keeping something or someone safe.
👶 For kids: Being safe from something that can hurt you!
More Examples
Sunscreen offers protection against the sun's harmful rays.
The new laws ensure the protection of endangered species.
How It's Used
"The company sought legal protection from creditors."
"Wearing a mask provides protection against airborne viruses."
"The government implemented measures for environmental protection."
Something that protects or defends.
prəˈtɛkʃən
Something that protects someone or something.
The vaccine provides protection against the disease.
💡 Simply: Think of your favorite jacket on a cold day – it provides protection from the cold. It's anything that helps keep something safe.
👶 For kids: Something that keeps you safe!
More Examples
A helmet is a form of protection for your head.
The insurance policy offers protection against unexpected costs.
How It's Used
"They purchased an insurance policy for financial protection."
"Body armor offered protection against gunfire."
Idioms & expressions
under the protection of
Being kept safe or guarded by someone or something.
"The refugee sought shelter under the protection of the UNHCR."
protection racket
A criminal activity in which a person or group demands money from a business or individual in exchange for providing "protection" from threats or violence that they themselves often create.
"The mob ran a protection racket, extorting money from local businesses."
From Middle English proteccioun, from Old French protection, from Latin protectio (“a covering, defense”), from protectus, past participle of protegere (“to protect”).
The word 'protection' has been used since the 14th century to denote the act of guarding or defending something.
Memory tip
Think of a shield; it offers protection.