protected (/prəˈtek.tɪd/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /prəˈtek.tɪd/
Meaning
Meaning: guarded, safe
Kept safe from harm, loss, or attack.
Examples
🗣 The rare birds are protected by law and cannot be hunted.
Etymology
From the verb ‘protect’ (Latin ‘protegere’, to cover in front) plus ‘-ed’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for people, species, and data.
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Tags: safety