Aegis
noun
Protection, support, guide, or assistance provided by a person or organization.
The refugees are under the aegis of the United Nations.
Often appears as...
- under the aegis of
- aegis of protection
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Formal
noun
In Greek mythology, it is a shield or breastplate used by Zeus or Athena.
Zeus carried an aegis adorned with the head of Medusa.
Often appears as...
- zeus's aegis
- athena's aegis
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Formal
Poetic
noun
Protection, support, guide, or assistance provided by a person or organization.
The refugees are under the aegis of the United Nations.
Often appears as...
- under the aegis of
- aegis of protection
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In Greek mythology, it is a shield or breastplate used by Zeus or Athena.
Zeus carried an aegis adorned with the head of Medusa.
Often appears as...
- zeus's aegis
- athena's aegis
Usage tips
Formal
Poetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Care
When under 'aegis', it implies someone is cared for with attention and responsibility.
The children's charity operates under the aegis of the local church.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Involvement
'Aegis' often refers to the support of a powerful or authoritative figure or group.
The art exhibition is held under the aegis of the city council.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Using 'aegis' suggests a positive action; someone is actively providing support or protection.
The program runs under the aegis of a dedicated team of volunteers.
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Care
When under 'aegis', it implies someone is cared for with attention and responsibility.
The children's charity operates under the aegis of the local church.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Involvement
'Aegis' often refers to the support of a powerful or authoritative figure or group.
The art exhibition is held under the aegis of the city council.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Using 'aegis' suggests a positive action; someone is actively providing support or protection.
The program runs under the aegis of a dedicated team of volunteers.
Pro Tip 1/3Implying Care
When under 'aegis', it implies someone is cared for with attention and responsibility.
The children's charity operates under the aegis of the local church.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Involvement
'Aegis' often refers to the support of a powerful or authoritative figure or group.
The art exhibition is held under the aegis of the city council.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Using 'aegis' suggests a positive action; someone is actively providing support or protection.
The program runs under the aegis of a dedicated team of volunteers.
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Video examples
Killer Bees PIPE National...
no one knows if the native bees will survive the alien onslaught or ultimately perish but Rubik intends to continue monitoring the fate of this little matey it's been a staple of the rain forest since the time of the aegis
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Springboks Antelopes vs...
Springbok and leap to aegis hi it's jumping with a purpose its signals are warning to the others it confuses attackers
Video examples
Killer Bees PIPE National...
no one knows if the native bees will survive the alien onslaught or ultimately perish but Rubik intends to continue monitoring the fate of this little matey it's been a staple of the rain forest since the time of the aegis
Video examples
Springboks Antelopes vs...
Springbok and leap to aegis hi it's jumping with a purpose its signals are warning to the others it confuses attackers
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Ilan Stavans
Mexican Author
In 2009, I edited, under the aegis of the Library of America, an anthology called 'Becoming Americans: Immigrants Tell Their Stories from Jamestown to Today.' It featured immigrants from different backgrounds, from black slaves like Phillis Wheatley to Yiddish-language speakers like Henry Roth.
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Rohini Nilekani
Indian Writer
The urbanising middle class of the 1960s and 1970s had schools, hospitals, roads, energy services, even cultural institutions - all created by the state, or under its aegis. When liberalisation came along, they were poised and ready for take-off.
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Nigel Hamilton
British Author
My father had risen in the British Army under the revolutionary aegis of General Montgomery, who was mad about training for battle, not muddling into disaster.
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Arfi Lamba
Indian Actor
Before acting offers came by, I dabbled in theatre under the aegis of the late thespian Dinesh Thakur. He was instrumental in honing my acting skills.
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Ilan Stavans
Mexican Author
In 2009, I edited, under the aegis of the Library of America, an anthology called 'Becoming Americans: Immigrants Tell Their Stories from Jamestown to Today.' It featured immigrants from different backgrounds, from black slaves like Phillis Wheatley to Yiddish-language speakers like Henry Roth.
Quote examples
Rohini Nilekani
Indian Writer
The urbanising middle class of the 1960s and 1970s had schools, hospitals, roads, energy services, even cultural institutions - all created by the state, or under its aegis. When liberalisation came along, they were poised and ready for take-off.
Quote examples
Nigel Hamilton
British Author
My father had risen in the British Army under the revolutionary aegis of General Montgomery, who was mad about training for battle, not muddling into disaster.
Quote examples
Arfi Lamba
Indian Actor
Before acting offers came by, I dabbled in theatre under the aegis of the late thespian Dinesh Thakur. He was instrumental in honing my acting skills.
Example 1 of 4
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