The difference between Tutelaric and Tutelary

When used as adjectives, tutelaric means tutelar, tutelary, whereas tutelary means relating to guardianship or protection.


Tutelary is also noun with the meaning: a deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.

check bellow for the other definitions of Tutelaric and Tutelary

  1. Tutelaric as an adjective:

    Tutelar, tutelary.

  1. Tutelary as an adjective:

    Relating to guardianship or protection.

    Examples:

    "When a minor is involved, tutelary powers frequently accompany powers of attorney."

  2. Tutelary as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to a guardian.

    Examples:

    "My uncle is always happy to discharge his tutelary responsibilities towards me."

  3. Tutelary as an adjective:

    Having the qualities of a tutor.

  1. Tutelary as a noun (religion, chiefly, _, paganism):

    A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person, culture, etc.; a tutelar, a tutelary deity.

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