aegis

noun

ae·gis ˈē-jəs How to pronounce aegis (audio)

also

ˈā-

variants or less commonly egis

: a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena

: protection

under the aegis of the Constitution

: controlling or conditioning (see condition entry 2 sense 5a) influence

passed new laws under the aegis of national security

: auspices, sponsorship

under the aegis of the museum

: control or guidance especially by an individual, group, or system

under the aegis of the government

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Aegis Has Greek and Latin Roots

We borrowed aegis from Latin, but the word ultimately derives from the Greek noun aigis, which means "goatskin." In ancient Greek mythology, an aegis was something that offered physical protection, and it has been depicted in various ways, including as a magical protective cloak made from the skin of the goat that suckled Zeus as an infant and as a shield fashioned by Hephaestus that bore the severed head of the Gorgon Medusa. The word first entered English in the 15th century as a noun referring to the shield or protective garment associated with Zeus or Athena. It later took on a more general sense of "protection" and, by the late-19th century, it had acquired the extended senses of "auspices" and "sponsorship."

Example Sentences

having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company

Recent Examples on the Web Meyer will take on a role that had previously been under the aegis of Luis Silberwasser, who decamped to Warner Bros. Discovery to lead its sports business.

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Jones must don the aegis of a true franchise quarterback.

Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 Under Thomas’s aegis, the Court now assumes a society of extraordinary violence and minimal liberty, with no hope of the state being able to provide security to its citizens.

Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 9 July 2022 Developed under the aegis of Dover Street Market with the firm support of Joffe, her club-ready designs have proven to be a cult favorite.

Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2022 For the most part, the 2022 season is the first mostly programmed under the aegis of Ravinia’s new leader, president and CEO Jeff Haydon, who succeeded Welz Kauffman during that silent summer.

Hannah Edgar, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, under the aegis of BMW but fully autonomous, reinvented itself with the Phantom VII in 2003.

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 July 2022 By all indications, Fred was a happy young mastodon, his welfare secured by a doting mother and the watchful aegis of his aunts.

Peter Brannen, The Atlantic, 22 June 2022 Recently there was a shopping center convention in Seattle, hosted by Nordstrom and under the aegis of IGDS (International Group of Department Stores}, that discussed the past, present and especially the future.

Walter Loeb, Forbes, 27 June 2022 See More

单词	aegis
释义	aegis noun ae·gis ˈē-jəs also ˈā- variants or less commonly egis 1 : a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena 2 a : protection under the aegis of the Constitution b : controlling or conditioning (see condition entry 2 sense 5a) influence passed new laws under the aegis of national security 3 a : auspices, sponsorship under the aegis of the museum b : control or guidance especially by an individual, group, or system under the aegis of the government Did you know? Aegis Has Greek and Latin Roots We borrowed aegis from Latin, but the word ultimately derives from the Greek noun aigis, which means "goatskin." In ancient Greek mythology, an aegis was something that offered physical protection, and it has been depicted in various ways, including as a magical protective cloak made from the skin of the goat that suckled Zeus as an infant and as a shield fashioned by Hephaestus that bore the severed head of the Gorgon Medusa. The word first entered English in the 15th century as a noun referring to the shield or protective garment associated with Zeus or Athena. It later took on a more general sense of "protection" and, by the late-19th century, it had acquired the extended senses of "auspices" and "sponsorship." Synonyms ammunition armor buckler cover defense guard protection safeguard screen security shield wall ward See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company Recent Examples on the Web Meyer will take on a role that had previously been under the aegis of Luis Silberwasser, who decamped to Warner Bros. Discovery to lead its sports business. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022 Jones must don the aegis of a true franchise quarterback. Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 Under Thomas’s aegis, the Court now assumes a society of extraordinary violence and minimal liberty, with no hope of the state being able to provide security to its citizens. Corey Robin, The New Yorker, 9 July 2022 Developed under the aegis of Dover Street Market with the firm support of Joffe, her club-ready designs have proven to be a cult favorite. Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2022 For the most part, the 2022 season is the first mostly programmed under the aegis of Ravinia’s new leader, president and CEO Jeff Haydon, who succeeded Welz Kauffman during that silent summer. Hannah Edgar, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, under the aegis of BMW but fully autonomous, reinvented itself with the Phantom VII in 2003. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 July 2022 By all indications, Fred was a happy young mastodon, his welfare secured by a doting mother and the watchful aegis of his aunts. Peter Brannen, The Atlantic, 22 June 2022 Recently there was a shopping center convention in Seattle, hosted by Nordstrom and under the aegis of IGDS (International Group of Department Stores}, that discussed the past, present and especially the future. Walter Loeb, Forbes, 27 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin, borrowed from Greek aigís "goatskin, mantle of Zeus," derivative of aig-, aíx "goat"; akin to Armenian aic "goat" (perhaps going back to Indo-European h₂eiǵ-ih₂-), and perhaps to Avestan izaēna* "of leather" First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 aegis noun variants also egis 1 as in protection means or method of defending having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance protection shield armor defense cover safeguard security ward wall ammunition arm armament screen buckler guard weapon munitions weaponry fort fortress stronghold fastness palisade Antonyms & Near Antonyms attack assault aggression offense offence offensive 2 as in sponsorship the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company Synonyms & Similar Words sponsorship patronage auspice funding backing subsidy endowment assistance financing encouragement bankrolling fosterage aid help
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