aegis

A noun referring to kindly endorsement and guidance, or an armor plate that protects the chest.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее благосклонную поддержку и руководство, или броневую пластину, защищающую грудь.esSustantivo que designa un apoyo o protección favorable, o bien una coraza o escudo que protege el pecho.frNom désignant une protection bienveillante ou un patronage officiel, ou encore une pièce d'armure protégeant la poitrine.deSubstantiv, das den Schutz, die Schirmherrschaft oder die Führung einer Person oder Institution bezeichnet oder einen Brustpanzer bzw. Schild, insbesondere den Schild des Zeus oder der Athene.ptSubstantivo que designa proteção, apoio ou patrocínio benevolente; também se refere à égide, o escudo ou peitoral que, na mitologia grega, protegia Zeus e Atena.zh名词，指庇护、支持或领导，也指保护胸部的护甲（如胸甲）。arاسم يشير إلى الحماية أو الرعاية أو الدعم الميمون، أو إلى الدرع الذي كان يحمي صدر الإله زيوس أو أثينا في الأساطير اليونانية.

1. Protection or Support C1 formal

   The protection, backing, or sponsorship of a particular person or organization.

   • The project was conducted under the aegis of the United Nations.
   • The research was carried out under the aegis of the university.
   • The charity operates under the aegis of a well-known foundation.

   ruПокровительствоesProtección o apoyofrÉgide, protection, soutiendeSchirmherrschaftptProteçãozh庇护arالحماية والرعاية

   同义词: guardianshipguidancepatronageprotectionsponsorshipsupportumbrella

2. Armor or Shield C2 formal

   A piece of armor that protects the chest, specifically the front part of a cuirass.

   • The ancient warrior wore a bronze aegis into battle.
   • The aegis was often decorated with the head of Medusa.
   • The soldier's aegis was polished to a high shine.

   ruЭгидаesÉgida (escudo o armadura)frÉgide (armure)deÄgisptÉgidezh神盾arالدرع

   同义词: breastplateplastronshield

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• aegis's possessive singular form