Protection
Definition
Example
"A helmet provides protection while riding a bicycle on busy roads."
"The law offers protection to workers so they are treated fairly and respectfully at their jobs."
"Parents give emotional protection by supporting their children during difficult times and challenges."
Explanation
Protection is the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger. It means giving safety or guarding against damage, injury, or loss. For example, a helmet gives head protection, and laws give protection to people’s rights. Protection can come from people, rules, tools, or systems. It helps reduce risk and gives a feeling of security and comfort. The word protection is built from pro meaning “in front” and tect meaning “cover or shield” plus –ion, which means “the act or process”. So the word describes the act of shielding or keeping something safe. It can be physical safety or emotional and legal safety too.