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tutelary

adj
/ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/UK/ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/US

Etymology

From Latin tūtēlārius (“guardian”), from tūtēla (“tutelage, guardianship; dependent, client”) + -ārius (suffix denoting an agent of use); analysable as tutelar + -ary.

  1. derived from tūtēlārius

Definitions

  1. Relating to guardianship or protection.

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

  2. Of or pertaining to a guardian.

    • My uncle is always happy to discharge his tutelary responsibilities towards me.

  3. Having the qualities of a tutor.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.

      A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity.

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Derived

tutelarity, tutelary deity

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA