protege
2 antonyms for protege — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who is taught, guided and helped forward in their career by someone more experienced and influential.
Antonyms
How to use protege
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a protege of
former protege
young protege
mentor and protege
Neutral. Usually spelled protégé with accents in careful writing; protege is the common unaccented form. A female protégée is sometimes distinguished in French-influenced writing, but protégé now covers both.
Etymology
From French protégé, past participle of protéger "to protect", from Latin protegere "to cover in front".
Full origin of protege →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a protege and a mentor?
The mentor is the experienced one doing the guiding; the protege is the one being guided. The relationship also implies active sponsorship, not just advice: mentors open doors for their proteges.
What is the difference between a protege and a prodigy?
A protege is defined by the relationship with a patron, whatever their level of talent. A prodigy is defined by exceptional ability at a young age, with or without a mentor.
Do you need the accents in protege?
In edited writing, protégé with both accents is preferred. Without them the word is still widely understood and is standard in informal use and in plain-text contexts.
