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1. (adj.) tutelary
having the position of guardian or protector of a person, place, or thing.
2. tutelary
of or pertaining to a guardian or guardianship.
3. (n.) tutelary
a person who has tutelary powers, as a saint, deity, or guardian.
Etymology: (1605–15; < L tūtēlārius guardian; see tutelage , -ary)
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1. (adj) custodial, tutelary, tutelar
providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
"daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"
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1. (adj) tutelary
having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing; guardian; protecting; as, tutelary goddesses
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