aegis
A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena shown as a…A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
» The research program operates under the aegis of a renowned institute.
Meaning
2 senses(Greek, Roman)A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.
Ägis
эги́даegída
егідаehida
(figuratively)Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.
under the aegis
Ägide
эги́даegída, руководствоrukovodstvo, патронажpatronaž
егідаehida
kindly endorsement and guidance
Examples
12 sentencesThe research program operates under the aegis of a renowned institute.
The charity operates under the aegis of a well-established foundation.
The educational program is conducted under the aegis of the government.
The event was organized under the aegis of the local community center.
The festival is held annually under the aegis of the city council.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin aegis, from Ancient Greek αἰγίς (aigís, “goatskin; shield of Athena”),Borrowed from Latin aegis, from Ancient Greek αἰγίς (aigís, “goatskin; shield of Athena”), probably from αἴξ (aíx, “goat”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eyǵ- (“goat”).
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Forms
plural: aegises / aegidesSynonyms
5 synonyms- armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass:breastplateegis
- kindly endorsement and guidance:auspicesprotection