Protection

Quick meaning: Protection is a noun meaning The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

Meaning

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

More Meanings

1. The state of being safe.
2. A means of keeping or remaining safe.
3. A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
4. (insurance) Coverage.
5. Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
6. (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.
7. (obsolete) A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.

Example Sentences

Raincoats give protection from rain.

But then I had the flintlock by me for protection. ¶ There were giants in the days when that gun was made; for surely no modern mortal could have held that mass of metal steady to his shoulder. The linen-press and a chest on the top of it formed, however, a very good gun-carriage; and, thus mounted, aim could be taken out of the window[…].

Word Forms

• protections

Synonyms for protection

Depending on context, synonyms include tribute, auspices, security, shelter, guarding, aegis.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shelter, auspices, tribute, security, aegis, guarding.

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