A "young protege" refers to a young person who is being mentored or guided by someone older and more experienced to develop their skills and abilities in a particular field. Full definition
Exiled and forced into managing his political movement remotely from London, Khodorkovsky's own presidential ambitions appear to be fading, as the 54 - year - old looks for younger proteges more likely to outlast the 65 - year - old Putin. (canadianbusiness.com)
The case centers around the suspicious death at Cambridge of the brilliant Indian mathematician Ramanujan, and the incipient madness of Russell's eccentric young protege, Ludwig Wittgenstein. (religion-online.org)
We have three dedicated centerbacks, one young protege and two veterans who can cover if things go sour in Monreal and Debuchy. (justarsenal.com)