Tutelary definition

to͝otl-ər, -är, tyo͝ot-

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Being or serving as a guardian or protector.

Tutelary gods.

adjective

One that serves as a guardian or protector.

noun

That watches over or protects.

adjective

When a minor is involved, frequently tutelary powers acompany powers of attorney.

adjective

Of or pertaining to guardians.

Those are, of course, tutelary benefits which follow the tutelary responsibilities.

adjective

Of or relating to a guardian or guardianship.

adjective

Of or serving as a guardian.

adjective

A tutelary god, spirit, etc.

noun

Having the qualities of a tutor.

adjective

Batman served as a tutelary of Gotham City.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

tutelary

Plural:

tutelaries

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"

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