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.
"Wearing a helmet gives cyclists some protection if they fall off their bikes."
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noun Money extorted by criminals in exchange for supposedly preventing harm to a business.
"In the film, the gangster demanded protection money from every café on the street."
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noun Trade restrictions designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.
"Some economists argue that protection of local industries makes goods more expensive for shoppers."
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protection in a sentence
- Wearing a helmet gives cyclists some protection if they fall off their bikes.
- The fence offers protection from strong winds.
- In the film, the gangster demanded protection money from every café on the street.
- The owner refused to pay protection, so the gang kept threatening his restaurant.
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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: "Wearing a helmet gives cyclists some protection if they fall off their bikes." 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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