tutelary

(to̵̅o̅t'l er′ē, tyo̵̅o̅t-)

adjective

  1. that watches over or protects
  2. of or serving as a guardian

Origin: L tutelarius < tutela: see tutelage

noun pl. tutelaries

a tutelary god, spirit, etc.

See tutelary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Being or serving as a guardian or protector: tutelary gods.
  2. Of or relating to a guardian or guardianship.
noun pl. tu·te·lar·ies also tu·te·lars
One that serves as a guardian or protector.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin tūtēlārius, guardian

Origin: , from tūtēla, tutelage; see tutelage

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