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- [proh-tek-tee, pruh-tek-]
- /ˌproʊ tɛkˈti, prə tɛk-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-tek-tee, pruh-tek-]
- /ˌproʊ tɛkˈti, prə tɛk-/
Definition of protectee word
- noun protectee a person, as a head of state, for whom official protection is provided. 1
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Origin of protectee
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; protect + -ee
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Parts of speech for Protectee
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
protectee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
protectee usage trend in Literature
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