Meaning & use
tutelary
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Serving as a guardian, protector, or patron, especially of a place, group, or person.
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The ancient city was believed to have its own tutelary deity watching over it.
The foundation acts in a tutelary role, guiding young artists through their early careers.
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Derives from the Latin 'tutela', meaning 'guardianship'; often used in mythology and folklore to describe protective spirits.
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