Tutelary Definition
to͝otl-ĕrē, tyo͝ot-
tutelaries, tutelars
adjective
That watches over or protects.
Webster's New World
Of or serving as a guardian.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to a guardian or guardianship.
American Heritage
Of or pertaining to guardians.
Those are, of course, tutelary benefits which follow the tutelary responsibilities.
Wiktionary
Having the qualities of a tutor.
Wiktionary
noun
tutelaries
A tutelary god, spirit, etc.
Webster's New World
One that serves as a guardian or protector.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Tutelary
Noun
Singular:
tutelaryPlural:
tutelariesOrigin of Tutelary
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From Latin tūtēlārius guardian from tūtēla tutelage tutelage
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From the Latin tutelarius "guardian" from tutela "protection"
From Wiktionary
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