Tutelary
Tutelary [ TOOT-l-er-ee ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (adj.) holding the position of being the guardian or protector of a person, place, or thing 2. (adj.) pertaining to a guardian or protector 3. (n.) the person who serves as a guardian 4. (n.) one who has protective powers | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
In the Harry Potter series, Harry learned loads of new powerful magical spells under Dumbledore's watchful, tutelary eye. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
They were not offering a tutelary lesson in morals or inviting their viewers to a perception of transcendence. |
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