English · Adjectives
protected
/prəˈtek.tɪd/
[/prəˈtek.tɪd/]
guarded, safe
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Kept safe from harm, loss, or attack.
Example
The rare birds are protected by law and cannot be hunted.
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.