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tutelar

/ˈtjuː.tɪ.lər/

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adjective

/ˈtjuː.tɪ.lər/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее служащий защитником или опекуном; относящийся к божеству-покровителю или духу-хранителю.

An archaic adjective meaning serving as a protector or guardian; relating to a tutelary deity or spirit.

  1. Protective or GuardianC2formal

    Relating to or acting as a protector or guardian; providing protective supervision.

    ruОхранительный

    • The tutelar deity of the city was honored in the ancient temple.
    • She felt a tutelar presence watching over her during the difficult journey.
    • The organization serves a tutelar role for endangered species.

    Synonymscustodialguardianprotectivetutelary

    Antonymsdestructiveharmfulhostileinjuriousneglectful

Forms
  • more tutelar comparative form
  • most tutelar superlative form