tutelary

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Adjective tutelary has 1 sense

custodial, guardian, tutelary, tutelar - providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"
Antonym: unprotective (indirect, via protective)

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Tutelary

Part of speech: Adjective

1. Definition: Acting as a guardian or protector.

Sample sentence: The ancient Greeks believed that every individual had a tutelary spirit.

Related products: Tutelary Amulet, Tutelary Goddess Statue

Part of speech: Noun

1. Definition: A guardian or protector.

Sample sentence: In some religions, people pray to their tutelary deity for guidance and protection.

Related products: Tutelary Guardian Statue, Tutelary Figurine

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