Aegis

Pronunciation: /ˈiːdʒɪs/

Definitions of aegis

noun The word 'aegis' is a noun, which refers to the protection, support, or sponsorship of a particular person or organization.

Example Sentences

A1 The knight fought under the aegis of the king.

A2 The company operates under the aegis of a well-known entrepreneur.

B1 The project was completed successfully under the aegis of the project manager.

B2 The peace talks were held under the aegis of the United Nations.

C1 The organization operates under the aegis of a board of directors.

C2 The research team conducted the study under the aegis of a renowned scientist.

Examples of aegis in a Sentence

formal The project was completed successfully under the aegis of the government.

informal The event was organized with the aegis of the local council.

slang We were able to sneak in with the aegis of our friend who worked there.

figurative She felt protected under the aegis of her mentor.

Grammatical Forms of aegis

• plural: aegises
• comparative: more aegis
• superlative: most aegis
• present tense: aegis
• future tense: will aegis
• perfect tense: has aegised
• continuous tense: is aegising
• singular: aegis
• positive degree: aegis
• infinitive: to aegis
• gerund: aegising
• participle: aegised

Origin and Evolution of aegis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aegis' originated from Greek mythology, where it referred to the protective shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aegis' has evolved to also mean protection, support, or sponsorship, often used in a metaphorical sense rather than a literal reference to a shield or breastplate.