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Meaning of Proteus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈpɹəʊtjuːs/

Definitions

  1. Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
  2. A sea god who could change his shape at will.
    Greek
  3. The sixth satellite of the planet Neptune.

Equivalents

Deutsch Proteus
Ελληνικά Πρωτέας
Español proteo
Français Protée
Italiano Proteo
Português Proteu
Русский Проте́й

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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