guardian spirit

• Entité spirituelle ou surnaturelle censée protéger, guider ou veiller sur une personne, un lieu ou un groupe, présente dans diverses traditions culturelles et religieuses.

A supernatural being or spiritual entity believed to protect, guide, or watch over a person, place, or group, often found in various cultural and religious traditions.

1. Protective supernatural beingB2formal

   A spiritual entity believed to watch over and protect a person, place, or group.

   esprit gardien

   • In many cultures, people pray to their guardian spirit for protection.
   • The shaman called upon his guardian spirit during the ritual.
   • She felt a comforting presence, as if a guardian spirit was watching over her.

2. Metaphorical guide or protectorB2informal

   A person or thing that provides guidance, protection, or inspiration.

   esprit gardien

   • Her grandmother was her guardian spirit, always guiding her decisions.
   • The old lighthouse served as a guardian spirit for the sailors.
   • He considered his mentor to be a guardian spirit in his career.