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aegis

noun

Simple meaning

Kindly endorsement and guidance.

Pronunciation

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eejuhs

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ˈidʒəs

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Definition

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noun

  1. Kindly endorsement and guidance

  2. figuratively

    Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.

  3. Greek mythologyRoman mythology

    A mythological shield associated with the Greek deities Zeus and Athena (and their Roman counterparts Jupiter and Minerva) shown as a short cloak made of goatskin worn on the shoulders, more as an emblem of power and protection than a military shield. The aegis of Athena or Minerva is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center.

  4. NASA

    Acronym of Autonomous Exploration for Gathering Increased Science.

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