Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aegis
Noun
/ˈiːdʒɪs/
Definition
Protection or support from a powerful source.
Examples
- The project was completed under the aegis of the government.
- He operates under the aegis of a well-respected organization.
- The research was conducted with the aegis of the university’s funding.
Meaning
Aegis refers to the shield or protective cloak of a deity, historically associated with Zeus and Athena, but in modern usage, it denotes a form of support or backing from a person or organization.
Synonyms
- Protection
- Support
- Patronage
- Guidance
- Backing
