aegis or sometimes US egis(ˈiːdʒɪs
)
Definitions
noun
- sponsorship or protection; auspices (esp in the phrase under the aegis of)
- Greek mythology the shield of Zeus, often represented in art as a goatskin
Word Origin
C18: from Latin, from Greek aigis shield of Zeus, perhaps related to aig-, stem of aix goatSynonyms
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support,
backing,
wing,
favour,
protection,
shelter,
sponsorship,
patronage,
advocacy,
auspices,
guardianship,
Usage examples
Presumably `whatever it was' was now outside the aegis of `scientific' laws?
, INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3 (2002)Already, under the aegis of the Tea Board, the industry is working on several countrywide campaigns to promote tea consumption.
Business Today (2002)The tests were conducted under the aegis of France's Sports Ministry working with the French Golf Federation.
Ottawa Sun (2003)This included the setting up of an executive board with two independent members and the Irish League coming under its aegis.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)Besides which, every magician has his own particular deity under whose aegis he or she works.
, Priestess - the life and magic of Dion Fortune (1987)