The difference between Genius and Tutelary deity

When used as nouns, genius means someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill, whereas tutelary deity means a deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

Genius is also adjective with the meaning: ingenious, very clever, or original.

check bellow for the other definitions of Genius and Tutelary deity

  1. Genius as a noun (eulogistic):

    Someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill; especially somebody who has demonstrated this by a creative or original work in science, music, art etc.

  2. Genius as a noun:

    Extraordinary mental capacity.

  3. Genius as a noun:

    Inspiration, a mental leap, an extraordinary creative process.

    Examples:

    "a work of genius."

  4. Genius as a noun (Roman mythology):

    The tutelary deity or spirit of a place or person.

  1. Genius as an adjective (informal):

    ingenious, very clever, or original.

    Examples:

    "What a genius idea!"

  1. Tutelary deity as a noun (religion):

    A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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