English Meaning & Definitions
Kept safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
- “The rare species of bird lives in a protected natural reserve.”
- “Children need a protected environment to grow and learn safely.”
Past tense and past participle of protect: to keep someone or something safe from harm.
- “The mother bear fiercely protected her cubs from intruders.”
- “Vaccines help protect the body against dangerous infections.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “protected”.
Derived from the late Middle English verb 'protect', from Latin 'protectus', past participle of 'protegere' ('to cover in front, shield'), formed from 'pro-' ('in front of') + 'tegere' ('to cover').
Think of 'pro-' (in favor of) and 'detect' — someone who detects danger in front of you to keep you safe is protecting you.
Frequently Asked Questions About “protected”
1. What is the meaning of “protected” in English?
In English, protected (adjective) is defined as: “Kept safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.”.
2. How do you use “protected” in a sentence?
“The rare species of bird lives in a protected natural reserve.”
3. What are English synonyms of “protected”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “protected”?
Derived from the late Middle English verb 'protect', from Latin 'protectus', past participle of 'protegere' ('to cover in front, shield'), formed from 'pro-' ('in front of') + 'tegere' ('to cover').
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