Tutelary (Adjective)
Meaning
Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The village elder played a tutelary role in guiding the younger generation through times of turmoil.
- In ancient Greece, each city had its tutelary deities that protected its people from harm.
- Her grandmother assumed a tutelary role, teaching her how to manage her finances wisely.
- A responsible and experienced babysitter would be an excellent fit for the family, who want a tutelary approach to childcare.
- In Japanese culture, the inari okami are tutelary spirits of fertility and rice.