Meaning of the word protege in English

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protege

US /ˈprɑː.t̬ə.ʒeɪ/
UK /ˈprɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/

Noun

a person who is guided and supported by an older, more experienced, or more influential person

Example:
The young artist was a protégé of the famous sculptor.
She quickly became his most promising protégé.