The difference between Protective and Tutelar
When used as nouns, protective means something that protects, whereas tutelar means one that is tutelary.
When used as adjectives, protective means serving, intended or wishing to protect, whereas tutelar means serving as a guardian.
check bellow for the other definitions of Protective and Tutelar
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Protective as an adjective:
Serving, intended or wishing to protect.
Examples:
"The fighter dropped into a protective stance."
"The castle's moat served a protective function."
"Mother bears are famously protective of their cubs."
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Protective as a noun (British):
Something that protects.
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Protective as a noun:
A condom.
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Tutelar as an adjective:
Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary.
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Tutelar as a noun:
One that is tutelary.