tutelage

[toot-l-ij, tyoot-]

noun

1. the act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; office or function of a guardian; guardianship.

2. instruction; teaching; guidance.

   His knowledge of Spanish increased under private tutelage.

   Synonyms: supervision, direction

3. the state of being under a guardian or a tutor.

tutelage

/ ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or office of a guardian or tutor

2. instruction or guidance, esp by a tutor

3. the condition of being under the supervision of a guardian or tutor

Word History and Origins

Origin of tutelage¹

1595–1605; < Latin tūtēl ( a ) guardianship (derivative of tuērī to watch; tuition ) + -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of tutelage¹

C17: from Latin tūtēla a caring for, from tuērī to watch over; compare _tuition

Example Sentences

But, despite all this tutelage in "Britishness", could the child pick up so-called cultural bias from the international family he lives with anyway?

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Suddenly, under McVay’s tutelage, Goff began to look like the top overall selection—and the Rams’ offense went worst to first in one year.

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He had earlier suggested "everlasting peace" had been grasped under his tutelage, in a region long convulsed by violence.

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Under the tutelage of defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale, the Chargers’ secondary continues to shine with their ball-hawking skills, following up on a three-interception performance in the Hall of Fame Game.

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In a post on X, he stressed that Brazil was "a sovereign country with independent institutions and will not accept any tutelage".

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Related Words

• guidance