guardian angel

/ˌgɑrdiən ˌˈeɪndʒəl/
/ˈgɑdiən ˈeɪndʒəl/
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Other forms: guardian angels

Definitions of guardian angel
  1. noun
    an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual
    synonyms: guardian spirit
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    types:
    genius loci
    the guardian spirit of a place
    eudaemon, eudemon, good spirit
    a benevolent spirit
    type of:
    angel
    spiritual being attendant upon God
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