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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProtection
/prəˈtɛkʃən/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
Late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin protectio(n-), from the verb protegere 'protect'.
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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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