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tutelary

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

(also tutelar /-tɪlə/)
Definition of tutelary

adjective

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

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin tutelarius, from tutela 'keeping' (see tutelage)

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