protection

noun
UK: /prəˈtekʃən/
US: /prəˈtekʃən/

  1. The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or damage.

    1. I wear a helmet for protection while biking to work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The insurance policy offers comprehensive protection against theft and fire. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that keeps you safe from harm or damage.

    1. Sunscreen gives protection from the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thick walls provided protection against the storm's fierce winds. [ ] [ ]

  3. The policy of a government to help its own country's industry by taxing foreign goods.

    1. The local farmers asked for protection from cheap imports. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government imposed trade barriers as a form of economic protection for its domestic industries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

security shelter safeguard custody defense preservation shield immunity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protection" in English means: The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or damage., Something that keeps you safe from harm or damage., The policy of a government to help its own country's industry by taxing foreign goods..

The phonetic transcription of "protection" is /prəˈtekʃən/ in British English and /prəˈtekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protection": security, shelter, safeguard, custody, defense, preservation, shield, immunity.

Example usage of "protection": "I wear a helmet for protection while biking to work.". More examples on the page.