προστασία — meaning in English
prostasia
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English meaning
- guard noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
- protection noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
- refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
- safeguarding noun Policies and practical steps taken to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm.
- tribute noun Something said, done, or given to show respect or admiration for someone.
Senses
προστασία is used for these senses in English:
- guard A part of a machine which blocks access to dangerous parts.
- protection The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
- refuge Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
- safeguarding Synonym of protection.
- tribute Extortion; protection money.
guard — full definition
- noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
- noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
- noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
- verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.
protection — full definition
- noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
- noun Money extorted by criminals in exchange for supposedly preventing harm to a business.
- noun Trade restrictions designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.