TUTELARY


Meaning of TUTELARY in English

I. ˈt(y)üd. ə lˌerē, -üt ə l-, -ri adjective

Etymology: Latin tutelarius, noun, guardian, from tutela + -arius -ary

1. : having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing : guardian , protecting

tutelary goddesses

2. : of or relating to a guardian or to the protection afforded by a guardian

tutelary authority

II. noun

( -es )

: a tutelary power (as a deity)

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