How to Pronounce "under the aegis of"
expression
UN-dur thuh EE-jis uhv
UN-duh EE-jis ov
Definition
When something happens 'under the aegis of' an organization or person, it takes place with their official support, protection, or sponsorship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəndɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈidʒəs/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈʌndɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈiːdʒɪs/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UN-dur thuh EE-jis uhv
UK
UN-duh EE-jis ov
Listen in Context
The study was conducted under the aegis of the university.
The event will take place under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture.
The peace talks were held under the aegis of the United Nations.
Several projects have started under the aegis of this new foundation.