1. a woman or girl who is guided and helped by an older or more experienced person
Usage: feminine form of protégé

Examples

• The famous actress took the young performer as her protegee.
• She became the professor’s protegee after showing exceptional talent.
• The CEO’s protegee was promoted to vice president.
• As his protegee, she learned valuable business skills.
• The artist’s protegee exhibited her paintings at the gallery.
• The judge mentored her protegee through law school.