B1nounenvironmenthealth
US/prəˈtek.ʃən/
UK/prəˈtek.ʃən/
keeping someone or something safe from harm, or a thing that does this
In context
Sunscreen gives your skin protection from the sun.
Environmental protection should be a top priority for the city.
Workers must wear ear protection in the factory.
Words that go with protection
noun + preposition
- protection fromTrees give protection from the wind.
- protection againstVaccines offer protection against disease.
adjective + noun
- environmental protectionShe works for an environmental protection group.
noun + noun
- data protectionData protection laws keep your information safe.
verb + noun
- provide protectionThe helmet provides good protection.