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tutelary

Syllabification: (tu·te·lar·y)

Pronunciation: /ˈt(y)o͞otlˌerē/

(also tutelar /-tl-ər/)

Definition of tutelary

adjective

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron:the tutelary spirits of these regions
of or relating to protection or a guardian:the state maintained a tutelary relation with the security police