TUTELAR Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word tutelar. (close relations)
Definition of TUTELAR
Best Alternative Words for TUTELAR
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guardian | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
protector | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property | ||||||||
curator | nounn | |||||||
noun • the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library) | ||||||||
custodian | nounn | |||||||
noun • one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals | ||||||||
defender | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who cares for persons or property • a fighter who holds out against attack | ||||||||
overseer | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who directs and manages an organization | ||||||||
patron | nounn | |||||||
noun • a regular customer • the proprietor of an inn • someone who supports or champions something | ||||||||
preserver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture • a cook who preserves fruits or meat • someone who keeps safe from harm or danger • rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning | ||||||||
sponsor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who supports or champions something • an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.) verb • assume sponsorship of • assume responsibility for or leadership of • do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of | ||||||||
warden | nounn | |||||||
noun • the chief official in charge of a prison | ||||||||
tutelary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding | ||||||||
custodial | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding | ||||||||
protective | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind adjective satellite • showing care • (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful |