n.
A woman or girl whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person.
[French, feminine of protégé, protégé. See protégé.]
protégée
Dictionary:
pro·té·gée (prō'tə-zhā', prō'tə-zhā') 
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n.
A woman or girl whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person.
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IN BRIEF: n. - A woman who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience.
| WordNet: protegee |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a woman protege
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