"Protections" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Precautions or measures taken to prevent harm, injury, or damage to people, animals, or the environment.
A substance or agent that protects something from damage, decay, or disease, often used to safeguard the health of living organisms, materials, or the environment.
Protected refers to something that is safeguarded or defended against harm, damage, or attack. It can mean that something is:<br><br> Safeguarded from danger or harm, either physically, emotionally, or financially<br> Defended or shielded from something unpleasant or unwanted<br> Secure or safe from being changed, altered, or deleted<br> Preserved or maintained in a particular condition or state<br> Covered or provided with protection, such as a protective covering or shield<br><br>Examples:<br><br> The child was in a protected environment at school.<br> The company has a protected installment plan for its customers.<br> The computer file is protected by a strong password.<br> The protected area of the forest is off-limits to visitors.
Protection refers to the act of safeguarding or defending something or someone from harm, danger, or damage. It can involve measures to prevent, mitigate, or repair damage to physical or emotional well-being, property, or the environment. Protection can be provided by individuals, institutions, governments, laws, or technology.<br><br>Examples:<br><br> Physical protection: guarding someone's body or property from harm<br> Emotional protection: shielding someone's feelings or mental health from negative influences<br> Online protection: safeguarding personal information and privacy online<br> Natural protection: conservation and preservation of the environment to protect natural resources and ecosystems.
A country or territory under the protection of a more powerful country or power, but with a degree of autonomy or self-governance.<br><br>Example: The British Empire was once a vast network of protectorates in Africa and Asia.<br><br>Synonyms: dominion, protectorship, vassalstate.<br><br>Antonyms: colony, dependency, territory.<br><br>In politics, a protectorate is a way for a more powerful country to exert its influence over another country or territory without directly colonizing it. The protectorate country may have military or economic influence, but the protected country has some degree of autonomy and is often represented internationally.