under the aegis of

/ˈʌn.də ðiː ˈiː.dʒɪs ɒv/
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With the protection, support or sponsorship of someone or an organization.

Examples

  • Several charities work under the aegis of the foundation.
  • The talks began under the aegis of the council.
  • The study ran under the aegis of the university.
  • The event was held under the aegis of UNESCO.
  • The project grew under the aegis of a local museum.

Similar words

under the protection of
under the auspices of
sponsored by

Meanings

Institutional patronage

sponsorship
formal
A formal fixed phrase naming the body that oversees or supports an activity.

Examples

  • The study ran under the aegis of the university.
  • The event was held under the aegis of UNESCO.
  • Several charities work under the aegis of the foundation.
  • The talks began under the aegis of the council.
  • The project grew under the aegis of a local museum.

Similar words

Etymology

Aegis was the protective shield of Zeus or Athena in Greek myth and came to mean protection.

FAQ

What does under the aegis of mean?

With the protection, support or sponsorship of someone or an organization.

When is under the aegis of used?

Use it to name the organization backing a project or event.

How does under the aegis of differ from under the auspices of?

Under the auspices of is close; aegis more vividly suggests protection or patronage.

How is under the aegis of used in a sentence?

The study ran under the aegis of the university.

Is under the aegis of formal?

It is a formal expression.

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