Aegis

Quick meaning: Aegis is a noun meaning (figuratively) Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.

Meaning

(figuratively) Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.

More Meanings

1. (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.

Example Sentences

under the aegis

The original designs were drawn up under the aegis of Mr. O. V. S. Bulleid, then Chief Mechanical Engineer.

In her right hand Minerva bore a beaming lance, and in her left a buckler, called the Egis. The Egis of Minerva had embossed upon it the head of Medusa.

Cattle grazed where now is the Forum Romanum, and the Capitol, now glittering with gold, was covered then with brambles; nevertheless a god already dwelt there, even Jupiter himself, whose right hand had oft been seen to shake the aegis and summon the storm-clouds.

Word Forms

• aegises
• aegides

Synonyms for aegis

Depending on context, synonyms include auspices, protection, patronage, egis, breastplate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include egis, auspices, protection, breastplate, tutorship, chairmanship.

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