Tutelary
Pronunciation: /ˈtuˈtiˈɫɛɹi/
Tutelary (adjective)
- acting as a guardian or protector, especially in a spiritual or symbolic way.
Examples
- The tutelary spirit watched over the village.
- A tutelary deity is believed to guard the temple.
Common collocations: tutelary deity, tutelary spirit, tutelary role