Synonyms of the word

tutelar

• adj. Serving as a guardian; protective; tutelary.
• n. One that is tutelary.

custodial

• adj. Providing protection, care, supervision or guarding.
• adj. Of, pertaining to or providing custody, especially of a child.
• adj. Providing punishment by incarceration.

guardian

• n. Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
• n. (law) A person legally responsible for a minor (in loco parentis).
• n. (law) A person legally responsible for an incompetent person.
• n. A superior in a Franciscan monastery.
• n. (video games) A major or final enemy; boss.

protective

• adj. Serving, intended or wishing to protect.
• n. (Britain) Something that protects.
• n. A condom.

tutelary

• adj. Having guardianship or protection of.
• adj. Of or pertaining to a guardian.
• adj. Having the qualities of a tutor.
• n. (religion, chiefly paganism) A deity or spirit serving as a guardian or protector of a place, person,…