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tutelary

tu·te·lar·y
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [toot-l-er-ee, tyoot-]
    • /ˈtut lˌɛr i, ˈtyut-/
    • /ˈtjuː.tɪ.lə.ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [toot-l-er-ee, tyoot-]
    • /ˈtut lˌɛr i, ˈtyut-/

Definitions of tutelary word

  • adjective tutelary having the position of guardian or protector of a person, place, or thing: tutelary saint. 1
  • adjective tutelary of or relating to a guardian or guardianship. 1
  • noun plural tutelary a person who has tutelary powers, as a saint, deity, or guardian. 1
  • adjective tutelary invested with the role of guardian or protector 0
  • adjective tutelary of or relating to a guardian or guardianship 0
  • noun tutelary a tutelary person, deity, or saint 0

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Origin of tutelary

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin tūtēlārius guardian; see tutelage, -ary

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Parts of speech for Tutelary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tutelary popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

tutelary usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tutelary

noun tutelary

  • allah — Allah is the name of God in Islam.
  • daemon — a demigod
  • demigod — In mythology, a demigod is a less important god, especially one who is half god and half human.
  • god — the one Supreme Being, the creator and ruler of the universe.
  • king of kings — Christ; Jesus.

adjective tutelary

  • guardian — a person who guards, protects, or preserves.

Top questions with tutelary

  • what does tutelary mean?

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