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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProtection
/prəˈtɛk.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
"Wear sunglasses for protection against the bright sun."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'protectio', stemming from 'protegere' (to cover in front, shield), composed of 'pro-' (in front of) and 'tegere' (to cover). It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, initially denoting legal safeguarding and later expanding to physical shielding and defense.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Protection" is said worldwide
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protection
Transliteration: protection
"Le casque offre une bonne protection."
Schutz
Transliteration: Schutz
"Die Jacke bietet Schutz vor Kälte."
protezione
Transliteration: protezione
"Il casco offre una buona protezione."
protección
Transliteration: protección
"Necesitamos protección contra la lluvia."
proteção
Transliteration: proteção
"O protetor solar oferece proteção contra o sol."
सुरक्षा
Transliteration: surakshā
"हमें धूप से सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता है।"
保护
Transliteration: bǎohù
"我们需要防晒保护。"
보호
Transliteration: boho
"우리는 자외선으로부터 보호가 필요합니다."
保護
Transliteration: hogo
"私たちは日差しからの保護が必要です。"
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