The difference between Protector and Tutelar
When used as nouns, protector means someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative, 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 Protector and Tutelar
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Protector as a noun:
Someone who protects or guards, by assignment or on their own initiative.
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Protector as a noun:
A device or mechanism which is designed to protect.
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Protector as a noun:
One who prevents interference.
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Protector as a noun:
A state or other subject under international law, exercising a protectorate over another subject in international law.
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Protector as a noun (UK, historical):
One having the care of the kingdom during the king's minority; a regent.
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Protector as a noun (Roman Catholic):
A cardinal, from one of the more considerable Roman Catholic nations, who looks after the interests of his people at Rome; also, a cardinal who has the same relation to a college, religious order, etc.
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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.