Plural noun
auspices
IPA /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
The support, protection or guidance of an organisation or person.
See example sentence: auspices
The neighbourhood festival took place under the auspices of a local charity.
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bastion
IPA /ˈbæstiən/
A group, place or system that strongly protects a belief or way of life.
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The little theatre remained a bastion of local storytelling.
Noun
aegis
IPA /ˈiːdʒɪs/
The protection or support of a powerful person or organisation.
See example sentence: aegis
The neighbourhood garden grew under the aegis of a local charity.
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