aegis

aegis

noun

Definition of AEGIS

1

means or method of defending <having no claim to the land under the aegis of the law, the cattle baron decided to claim it by force>

Synonyms aegis (also egis), ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, security, shield, wall, ward

Related Words arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry; fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold

Near Antonyms aggression, assault, attack, offense (or offence), offensive

2

the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking <a medical study that was questioned by many because it was done under the aegis of a major pharmaceutical company>

Synonyms aegis (also egis), backing, patronage, sponsorship

Related Words bankrolling, endowment, financing, funding, subsidy; encouragement, fosterage; aid, assistance, help

Variants of AEGIS

aegis also egis