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tutelary

 

[ หˆtjuห.tษ™.lษ™.ri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

guardianship role

Tutelary refers to something that provides protection or guardianship. It is often used in contexts related to deities or spirits that are believed to watch over individuals, places, or communities.

Synonyms

advocative, guardian, protective

Examples of usage

  • The tutelary deity of the village was invoked during the festival.
  • She felt a tutelary presence during her travels.
  • Many cultures have tutelary spirits associated with nature.
Context #2 | Noun

guardian figure

A tutelary can also refer to a protective spirit or deity assigned to a particular person or place. In various mythologies, these spirits are thought to guide, watch over, and offer aid.

Synonyms

guardian, protector, watcher

Examples of usage

  • The child had a strong connection to their tutelary.
  • Legends tell of a tutelary that protects lost travelers.
  • They left offerings for their tutelary.

Translations

Translations of the word "tutelary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tutelar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฐเค•เฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schutzgeist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelindung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟั–ะบัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opiekun

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎˆ่ญท้œŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tutelario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ˜ธ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochrรกnce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opatrovnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›‘ๆŠคไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrbnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verndari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒชแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoruyucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tutelar

Etymology

The word 'tutelary' originates from the Latin word 'tutela,' which means 'to guard or protect.' This etymology indicates its connection to guardianship and protection. The term has been used in English since the early 17th century to denote something related to guardianship. Over time, it has evolved from strictly denoting a protective figure to encompass broader ideas of support and oversight, particularly in spiritual or mythological contexts. Various cultures have their interpretations of tutelary beings, ranging from gods who oversee specific aspects of life to ancestral spirits that offer guidance to descendants.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,603, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.