Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
protection
noun
/prəˈtɛkʃən/
Definition
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Examples
- Wearing a helmet provides protection for your head while riding a bike.
- The government is implementing new measures for the protection of endangered species.
- She felt a sense of protection when she was with her family.
Meaning
Protection refers to the state or condition of being shielded from injury, damage, or loss.
Synonyms
- safeguarding
- defense
- security
- shielding
- preservation