protection in Latin
protection in Latin is dēfēnsa, dēfēnsiō, prōtectiō — protection means the act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
protection in Latin
dēfēnsa
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
dēfēnsiō
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
prōtectiō
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
tūtēla
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
custōdia
The state of being safe.
tūtāmen
A means of keeping or remaining safe.
What does "protection" mean?
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noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
"The fence offers protection from strong winds."
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noun Money extorted by criminals in exchange for supposedly preventing harm to a business.
"Local shop owners were forced to pay protection to the gang."
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noun Trade restrictions designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.
"The government introduced tariffs as protection for domestic farmers."
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protection in a sentence
- The fence offers protection from strong winds.
- Sunscreen gives your skin protection against UV rays.
- Local shop owners were forced to pay protection to the gang.
- The government introduced tariffs as protection for domestic farmers.
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What is "protection" in Latin?
"protection" in Latin is dēfēnsa, dēfēnsiō, prōtectiō. protection means: The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
How do you use "protection" in a sentence?
Example: "The fence offers protection from strong winds." In Latin, "protection" is dēfēnsa, dēfēnsiō, prōtectiō.
Are there other ways to say "protection" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "protection": dēfēnsa, dēfēnsiō, prōtectiō, tūtēla, custōdia, tūtāmen.
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