noun🔗ShareA deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity."Many cultures believe in a tutelary watching over their family, bringing them good fortune and protecting them from harm. "mythologyreligionculturesupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelating to guardianship or protection."When a minor is involved, tutelary powers frequently accompany powers of attorney."lawgovernmentpoliticsstatesocietyorganizationmoralreligionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or pertaining to a guardian."My uncle is always happy to discharge his tutelary responsibilities towards me."familymythologyreligionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving the qualities of a tutor."The professor's tutelary style of teaching helped each student understand the complex subject matter. "educationcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading