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#1 protection n. the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection". wn
#2 protection n. [protective covering, protective cover] a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors". wn
#3 protection n. [security] defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness". wn
#4 protection n. [shelter] the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home". wn
#5 protection n. [auspices, aegis] kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council". wn
#2 protection n. [protective covering, protective cover] a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors". wn
#3 protection n. [security] defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness". wn
#4 protection n. [shelter] the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home". wn
#5 protection n. [auspices, aegis] kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council". wn
