aegis

ae·gis also e·gis  (js)

n.

1. Protection: a child whose welfare is now under the aegis of the courts.

2. Sponsorship; patronage: a concert held under the aegis of the parents' association.

3. Guidance, direction, or control: a music program developed under the aegis of the conductor.

4. Greek Mythology The goatskin shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena. Athena's shield carried at its center the head of Medusa.

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[Latin, from Greek aigis, goatskin, skin shield, aegis, from aix, aig-, goat.]

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aegis [ee-jiss]

Noun

under the aegis of with the sponsorship or protection of [Greek aigis shield of Zeus]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	aegis - kindly endorsement and guidance; "the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council" auspices, protection endorsement, indorsement - the act of endorsing; "a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements"
	2.	aegis - armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass breastplate, egis armor plate, armor plating, armour plate, plate armor, plate armour - specially hardened steel plate used to protect fortifications or vehicles from enemy fire body armor, body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour - armor that protects the wearer's whole body plastron - a metal breastplate that was worn under a coat of mail

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aegis

noun support, backing, wing, favour, protection, shelter, sponsorship, patronage, advocacy, auspices, guardianship

Translations

aegis [ˈiːdʒɪs] n under the aegis of → bajo la tutela de

aegis [ˈiːdʒɪs] n under the aegis of → sous l'égide de

aegis [ˈiːdʒɪs] n under the aegis of → unter der Schirmherrschaft +gen

aegis [ˈiːdʒɪs] n under the aegis of → sotto gli auspici di