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Tutelary
/ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/
A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity.
📖 Definitions of "Tutelary"
- 1
A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity.
- 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.
🔄 Synonyms of "Tutelary"
4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| tutelarnoun | Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary. |
| custodial | Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding. |
| protectivenoun | Serving or intended to protect. |
| guardiannoun | Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tutelary"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| tutelarnoun | One that is tutelary. |
| custodial | Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding. |
| guardiannoun | Someone who guards, watches over, or protects. |
| protectivenoun | (British) Something that protects. |
| tutelagenoun | Instruction; teaching; guidance; being a tutor. |
| supervisionnoun | (uncountable) The act or instance of supervising. |
| custodianshipnoun | The office, or the duty of a custodian. |
| tutorshipnoun | The duty of a tutor; tutelage |
| guardianshipnoun | The office or position of one acting as a guardian or conservator, especially in a legal capacity. |
| trusteeshipnoun | (law) Office or function of a trustee. |
| educationalnoun | An educational seminar, workshop, etc. |
| educative | Serving to educate; educational. |
| educationnoun | (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment. |
| parentnoun | (often in the plural) A person who raises a child (which they have made, adopted, fostered, taken as their own, etc.). |
| umbrellanoun | A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun. |
| aegisnoun | (figuratively) Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship. |
| child-rearingnoun | Alternative form of childrearing. [The raising of children; parenting.] |
| protectional | Of or relating to protection. |
| protectoralnoun | (dated) Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial. |
| protectorial | Alternative form of protectoral. [(dated) Of or pertaining to a protector; protectorial.] |
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