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tutelary

[toot-l-er-ee, tyoot-] / ˈtut lˌɛr i, ˈtyut- /
ADJECTIVE
protecting
Synonyms


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“It seems clear that the military continues to have this idea of itself as a tutelary force in politics.”

From New York Times • May 1, 2020

In an ideal world, our entertainment would not have to be tutelary, would not need to “set a good example.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2019

Having no children of his own, Guadagnino has fallen into a tutelary role toward the young people in his life.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 8, 2018

I leave the last word to The Review Show's tutelary spirit, Tom Paulin.

From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2013

Same as Minerva, 55; tutelary goddess of Athens, 57; significance, 395.

From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)




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