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/ˈtjuːtələri ˈdaɪəti/ · tu·te·la·ry de·i·ty
noun
  1. A god or goddess regarded as the guardian or protector of a particular place, community, or sphere of activity. Athena was the tutelary deity of the ancient city of Athens, overseeing its wisdom and warfare.
Did you know? In Roman religion each city had its own tutelary deity; for Rome itself the chief tutelary deity was Jupiter Optimus Maximus, embodying the city's supreme protection.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026