tutelary

tu·te·lar·y

that watches over or protects
of or serving as a guardian

Origin of tutelary

Classical Latin tutelarius from tutela: see tutelage

noun

pl. -·lar·ies

a tutelary god, spirit, etc.

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tutelary

also tu·te·lar

adjective

Being or serving as a guardian or protector: tutelary gods.
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 of tutelary

From Latin tūtēlārius guardian from tūtēla tutelage ; see tutelage .

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Adjective

(comparative more tutelary, superlative most tutelary)

Having guardianship or protection.
when a minor is involved, frequently tutelary powers acompany powers of attorney
Of or pertaining to guardians
those are, of course, tutelary benefits which follow the tutelary responsibilities
Having the qualities of a tutor.

Noun

(plural tutelaries)