protectionnoun [ U ]
uk/prəˈtek.ʃən/us/prəˈtek.ʃən/B2 the act of protecting or state of being protected:
Their flimsy tent gave/offered little protection against the severe storm.
Round-the-clock police protection is given to all senior politicians.
New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species.
Always wear goggles as a protection for your eyes when using the machines.
The insurance policy provides protection (= will make a financial payment) in case of accidental loss of life or serious injury.
informal for protection money
a condom (= thin rubber covering for the penis) used as a way of preventing pregnancy or the spread of disease:
Did you use any protection?
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- The hut afforded little protection from the elements.
- Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species.
- The protection of the environment must be our first priority today.
- It's a wilderness area, under the protection of the Parks Department.
- The key witness for the prosecution was offered police protection after she received death threats.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Protection and protectors
- aegis
- auspices
- bailiff
- bandobast
- beefeater
- buffer
- conservation
- guardian
- homeland security
- janitor
- keeper
- minder
- night watchman
- preservation
- ranger
- self-protection
- sentinel
- shield
- warden
- watchman
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