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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

  1. noun A person whose job is to protect a place, person, or thing.
  2. noun A device or piece of equipment that protects part of the body or a machine from harm.
  3. noun A cautious or defensive stance, as in "on guard" or "off guard."
  4. verb To protect someone or something from danger or attack.

protection — full definition

  1. noun The act of keeping someone or something safe, or the state of being safe.
  2. noun Money extorted by criminals in exchange for supposedly preventing harm to a business.
  3. noun Trade restrictions designed to shield domestic industries from foreign competition.

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