tutelage
[ toot-l-ij, tyoot- ]
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.
Origin of tutelage
1Other words for tutelage
2 | direction, supervision, tutoring, coaching |
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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
Origin of tutelage
1C17: from Latin tūtēla a caring for, from tuērī to watch over; compare tuition
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