protection
n. uncountablen. the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or bad weather. You use this word when you talk about things like insurance, safety gear, or laws that keep people safe.
n. the state of being kept safe from injury, damage, or loss; also refers to a person or thing that prevents such harm. Often used in legal, environmental, or technical contexts to describe systematic safeguards.
Sunscreen provides protection against harmful UV rays.
The new law offers better protection for workers who lose their jobs unexpectedly.
Environmental groups are demanding stronger legal protection for the wetlands to prevent further industrial encroachment and preserve the local biodiversity.
Often used with the preposition 'against' or 'from'. When referring to specific items like physical guards or insurance policies, it remains primarily uncountable in the abstract sense.