1. A category of people who are legally protected against discrimination based on characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other specified traits
Women are a protected group under employment law.
As mulheres são um grupo protegido pela lei trabalhista.
2. In conservation contexts, a species or population of animals that is legally protected from hunting or harm
Endangered sea turtles are a protected group that cannot be hunted.
As tartarugas marinhas ameaçadas são um grupo protegido que não pode ser caçado.