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)