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guardian angel

noun

Etymology

guardian + angel

Definitions

  1. A tutelary angel watching over a particular person (and sometimes rescuing them) in…

    A tutelary angel watching over a particular person (and sometimes rescuing them) in monotheistic contexts.

    • I think your guardian angel was working overtime this week. You're lucky to be unscathed.
    • "We may call them 'guardian angels' as the Catholics do, or 'guides' or 'controls', but whatever you call them, they really do exist and they guard us from evil on the spiritual plane."

  2. A person who benevolently watches over another or rescues them.

    • The guy who came upon the accident scene was my guardian angel. He doused the flames and called the paramedics.
    • I don't know when you appointed yourself my guardian angel, but I can take care of my own self, thank you very much!

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