noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of auspice form-of, plural
2. 2
   Protection or patronage. plural, plural-only

   "The project took place under the auspices of the local church."

3. 3
   kindly endorsement and guidance wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aegisaegispatronageprotectionprotectionabetment

Example

More examples

"That party was held under the auspices of the Foreign Ministry."

Related phrases

under the auspices of

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