tutelar

/'tju:tilə/ Cách viết khác : (tutelary) /'tju:tiləri/

Thân thiện

The tutelar spirit watches over the sleeping village.

Definition

Adjective 1. Providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding: Describes a person, deity, or entity that acts as a guardian or protector, offering care and oversight. - The concept of a tutelar spirit is common in many ancient belief systems. - The organization has a tutelar role in preserving the region's cultural heritage.

Usage Examples

• As an adjective:
  • The community regarded the ancient oak tree as a tutelar presence.
  • His tutelar guidance was invaluable to the young artists in the program.
  • Many cultures have stories of tutelar deities who watch over cities or families.

Advanced Usage

• "Tutelar authority": Refers to the protective power or jurisdiction of a guardian.
  • The state sometimes assumes a tutelar authority over vulnerable populations.
• In legal or formal contexts: Can describe the protective function of laws, institutions, or offices.
  • The court's tutelar function is to ensure the minor's interests are protected.

Variants and Related Words

• Tutelary (adjective): A more common variant with identical meaning.
  • She is the tutelary goddess of the hunt.
• Tutelage (noun): The state of being under a guardian's protection; instruction or guardianship.
  • The prince grew up under the tutelage of a wise scholar.
• Tutor (noun/verb): A teacher or guardian who provides instruction (shares a Latin root with 'tutelar').

Synonyms

• Guardian: One who guards, protects, or preserves.
• Protective: Serving to protect.
• Custodial: Relating to or providing protective guardianship.
• Patron: A person who gives support, protection, or sponsorship.

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The core meaning of "tutelar" is protective guardianship. It is a formal, often literary term.
• Contexts of Use: It is frequently used in historical, anthropological, religious, or legal contexts to describe protective gods, spirits, laws, or figures. It is less common in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding
   • daycare that is educational and not just custodial
   • a guardian angel
   • tutelary gods

Từ đồng nghĩa

• custodial
• tutelary