tutelary deity

短语

守护神

发音

UK /ˈtʃuːtɪləɹi ˈdiːəti/
US /ˈtutɪlɜɹi ˈdeɪəti/

词形变化

tutelary deities 复数 tutelary deities

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

    守护神

    宗教

    The Okrika war deity was Fenibcso who was regarded as the spirit of a warrior who feared neither god nor man. The Nembe war deity was also its tutelary deity Ogidiga. Kalabari differed from all the other states in having a female tutelary deity, Owame Akaso, who prohibited homicide within her community. Her cult thus provided a very powerful sanction against civil disturbances.