protection
/pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: protections
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Quá trình giữ an toàn cho một thứ hoặc một người
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Noun
Examples
Raincoats give protection from rain.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being safe.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “protection” mean?
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
Is “protection” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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