The difference between Guardian and Tutelar

When used as nouns, guardian means someone who guards, watches over, or protects, whereas tutelar means one that is tutelary.


Tutelar is also adjective with the meaning: serving as a guardian.

check bellow for the other definitions of Guardian and Tutelar

  1. Guardian as a noun:

    Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.

  2. Guardian as a noun (legal):

    A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).

  3. Guardian as a noun (legal):

    A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.

  4. Guardian as a noun:

    A superior in a Franciscan monastery.

  5. Guardian as a noun (video games):

    A major or final enemy; boss.

  1. Tutelar as an adjective:

    Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary.

  1. Tutelar as a noun:

    One that is tutelary.

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