Meaning Of The Word Aegis

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What's The Definition Of Aegis?

aegis in American English
a shield borne by Zeus and, later, by his daughter Athena and occasionally by Apollo
noun: the shield or breastplate of Zeus or Athena, bearing at its center the head of the Gorgon

aegis in British English
noun: sponsorship or protection; auspices (esp in the phrase under the aegis of)

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