Transcription
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- [toot-l-er-ee, tyoot-]
- /ˈtut lˌɛr i, ˈtyut-/
- /ˈtjuː.tɪ.lə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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preposition
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determiner
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
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