tutelary

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding

- tutelary gods

Similar word(s): protective, custodial, tutelar

Sentences with tutelary as an adjective:

- when a minor is involved, frequently tutelary powers acompany powers of attorney

- those are, of course, tutelary benefits which follow the tutelary responsibilities

noun

1. A guardian or protector

- Batman served as a tutelary of Gotham City