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Protege

usgb/ˈprəʊtəʒeɪ/Volume
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Mentorship ImplicationPlay
The term suggests a relationship where the protege receives guidance in a specific area. SlideUnder her mentor's wing, the young singer blossomed into a celebrated protege.
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Not ReciprocalPlay
The relationship is typically one-sided, with the protege benefiting from the mentor. SlideThough he learned a lot, the protege had little to offer the acclaimed novelist in return.
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Potential for GrowthPlay
Being a protege implies that the person has room to develop and improve their skills. SlideThe young mathematician, a protege of the laureate, was full of undiscovered potential.