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Definition protection in American English

protection noun

noun
/prəˈtekʃən/

▪ added, additional, adequate, better, effective, extra, greater, special

▪ afford, give, insure, need, offer, provide, receive, require, seek

1

the process of keeping someone or something safe, or the condition of being kept safe

Example

the protection of intellectual property rights

Example

A healthy diet should provide protection against disease.

Example

The company filed for court protection from its creditors.

Synonyms and related words
protection defense safekeeping
2

something that keeps a person or thing safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss

Example

health and environmental protections

Synonyms and related words
precaution guardian protector
3

the agreement made by an insurance company to pay you money if something bad happens to you or your possessions

Example

protection in case of an accident

Synonyms and related words
actuarial actuary adjuster
Definition protection in American English