tutelage

[ toot-l-ij, tyoot- ]

/ ˈtut l ɪdʒ, ˈtyut- /

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noun

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

instruction; teaching; guidance: His knowledge of Spanish increased under private tutelage.

the state of being under a guardian or a tutor.

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2 direction, supervision, tutoring, coaching.

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Origin of tutelage

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

Words nearby tutelage

tussore, Tustin, tut, Tutankhamen, tutee, tutelage, tutelary, tutenag, tutiorism, tutor, tutorage

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How to use tutelage in a sentence

He used to want to go to NYU to study filmmaking, but then he realized he was learning more on set under the tutelage of creators like Reitman and the Duffers than he would in any classroom, and he’s already written and directed a short film.
Finn Wolfhard doesn’t really want to be famous|Ashley Spencer|November 18, 2021|Washington Post
No opponent has been able to handle the speed of Raheem Sterling who, having gone to finishing school under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, has become a more complete player.
I Once Called English Football a 'Tragedy' on the Cover of TIME. Who Knew It Might Have a Happy Ending?|Bill Saporito|July 9, 2021|Time
He has continued to grow in that role under the tutelage of Roman and by studying some of the league’s top fullbacks, including former New England Patriot James Devlin and current San Francisco 49er Kyle Juszczyk.
A 300-pound former defensive lineman has become an offensive playmaker for the Ravens|Roman Stubbs|January 15, 2021|Washington Post
The even-keeled Washingtonian started with the firm in his 20s, grew up professionally under the tutelage of Carlyle’s three founders and eats, sleeps and breathes the firm, people familiar with the CEO transition said.
Political newcomer with ability to self-fund to enter race for Virginia governor|Laura Vozzella|January 11, 2021|Washington Post

Arnaud Faye, who spent four years under the tutelage of Bertron at Relais Bernard Loiseau, has a similar outlook.
Do Michelin Stars Still Matter?|Brandon Presser|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But beyond politics and policy, the rally was really about tutelage.
'Kahane For Kids'|Elisheva Goldberg|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The idea of an aspiring blogger, photographer, or screenwriter submitting themselves to useless tutelage is absurd.
Trends That Need to End in 2010|Natasha Vargas-Cooper|December 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Under his tutelage, Bank of America acquired some big game, like FleetBoston Financial Corp. on April 1, 2004.
The Merger That Ruined Lewis|Nomi Prins|October 1, 2009|DAILY BEAST
What has been appointed in regard to the property or tutelage shall be binding in law.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States|James Hamilton Lewis
No mention is made of his tutelage to the dwarf smith Regin and preparation for the slaying of the dragon Fafnir.
The Nibelungenlied|Unknown
The ancient laws considered children as slaves, and women as children who ought to remain in a state of perpetual tutelage.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II|Francis Augustus Cox
In another place, reduced to despair by a pedantic tutelage, it will be driven into the savage license of the state of nature.
The Aesthetical Essays|Friedrich Schiller
Howard was a boy of only sixteen at the time, and for five years he studied clocks under this excellent tutelage.
Christopher and the Clockmakers|Sara Ware Bassett

British Dictionary definitions for tutelage

tutelage

/ (ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ) /

noun

the act or office of a guardian or tutor

instruction or guidance, esp by a tutor

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

Word Origin for tutelage

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

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