Word
protege
Phoneticspro·tege
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌʒeɪ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a young person who is being trained or supported by an older, more experienced person. This person usually has a lot of talent and is learning from a famous or powerful mentor.
n. a person who is being trained or supported by a more experienced or influential person. Often implies a formal or semi-formal relationship where the mentor provides guidance and resources to the younger individual.
Examples
“The famous scientist took the young researcher as his protege.”
“After winning the national poetry prize, the teenager became the protege of a well-known literary agent.”
“The mentorship between the two architects lasted decades, with the younger man eventually becoming a protege whose innovative designs would redefine the city's skyline.”
Examples
simple
“The famous scientist took the young researcher as his protege.”
contextual
“After winning the national poetry prize, the teenager became the protege of a well-known literary agent.”
complex
“The mentorship between the two architects lasted decades, with the younger man eventually becoming a protege whose innovative designs would redefine the city's skyline.”
Real-World Examples
“There is also Jamie Butterworth, who last year got called “the Jamie Oliver of gardening” and “Monty Don’s protege” in the space of a single headline .” “A Red Bull protege, his time in the works team in 2019 did not work out.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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