protection
Translation
protection
Examples
This cream offers protection from the sun.
This cream offers protection from the sun.
The witness is under police protection.
The witness is under police protection.
Grammar Patterns
protection ((from/against sth.)) safety from (sth.) Wear a helmet for protection against head injuries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: safety, security, defense; Antonyms: danger, vulnerability, exposure
Etymology
From the verb 'protect' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion', indicating an action or state.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' suffix often denotes an action or condition, like in 'action' or 'creation'.