'Protected' definitions:

Definition of 'protected'

From: WordNet
adjective
Kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; "the most protected spot I could find" [ant: unprotected]
adjective
Guarded from injury or destruction [syn: protected, saved]

Definition of 'Protected'

From: GCIDE
  • Protect \Pro*tect"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Protected; p. pr. & vb. n. Protecting.] [L. protectus, p. p. of protegere, literally, to cover in front; pro before + tegere to cover. See Tegument.] To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children. [1913 Webster]
  • The gods of Greece protect you! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To guard; shield; preserve. See Defend. [1913 Webster]