tutelary
adj. 1 a serving as guardian. B of a guardian. 2 giving protection. [latin: related to *tutelage]
a. Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing; guardian; protecting; as, tutelary goddesses.
adj. 1 a serving as guardian. B of a guardian. 2 giving protection. [latin: related to *tutelage]
a. Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing; guardian; protecting; as, tutelary goddesses.