noun
- plural of protegee; people who are guided and helped by someone more experienced or influential
Usage: feminine form of protege
Examples
- The famous artist took several protegees under her wing.
- She was proud of her protegees’ success in the fashion industry.
- The professor’s protegees went on to become leading researchers.
- Many of the director’s protegees now run their own studios.
- The mentor carefully selected her protegees based on their potential.
- Her protegees credited her with launching their careers.