Tutelary
adjective
1.
having the position of guardian or protector of a person, place, or thing:
tutelary saint.
2.
of or relating to a guardian or guardianship.
noun, plural tutelaries.
3.
a person who has tutelary powers, as a saint, deity, or guardian.
adjective
1.
invested with the role of guardian or protector
2.
of or relating to a guardian or guardianship
noun (pl) -laries, -lars
3.
a tutelary person, deity, or saint
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