guardian angel

== English == === Etymology === guardian + angel === Pronunciation === === Noun === guardian angel (plural guardian angels) (religion) A tutelary angel watching over a particular person (and sometimes rescuing them) in monotheistic contexts. (figuratively) A person who benevolently watches over another or rescues them. ==== Hypernyms ==== (tutelary spirit): angel; see also Thesaurus:spirit (protector): caretaker, tutelary ==== Derived terms ==== don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === daimon, genius, genius hominis, tutelary deity (similar concepts in polytheistic contexts)