1. guardian spirits or deities believed to protect a particular place, person, or group
Usage: plural form; mythology and religion

Examples

• The ancient Romans believed that tutelaries watched over their households.
• Each city-state had its own tutelaries that protected it from harm.
• The temple was dedicated to the tutelaries of the local community.
• Sailors often prayed to their tutelaries before embarking on dangerous voyages.
• The family shrine honored the tutelaries of their ancestors.
• Many cultures have stories about tutelaries that guide and protect people.