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Meaning of
tutelary
in English
tutelary
us
//ˌtʊ.təˈler.i//
uk
//ˌtjuː.təˈle.ə.ri//
#uncommon
Definitions
Adjective
relating
to
protection
or
guardianship
;
care
The
organization
provided
tutelary
services
for
the
children
.
of
or
pertaining
to
a
guardian
figure
In
ancient
cultures
,
tutelary
deities
were
believed
to
offer
protection
.
Noun
a
guardian
deity
(
in
paganism
,
etc
.)
The
village
worshipped
a
tutelary
god
that
protected
them
from
harm
.
Compounds / Phrases
tutelary deity