noun

tutelage

TYOO-tih-lihj

Tutelage (noun) means Guidance, instruction, or protection provided by a teacher or guardian. Example: “Under her tutelage, he became a skilled violinist.”

noun

Guidance, instruction, or protection provided by a teacher or guardian.

"Under her tutelage, he became a skilled violinist."

"The young apprentice thrived under the master craftsman's tutelage."

How to Use Tutelage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing taught or guided closely by someone more experienced.

Common pairings

under someone's tutelage years of tutelage

Word Forms

tutelages plural

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Etymology

From Latin tutela, "a watching over, guardianship", from tueri, "to watch or guard".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for tutelage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “tutelage” mean?

The word “tutelage” means guidance, instruction, or protection provided by a teacher or guardian. In plain terms, being taught or guided closely by someone more experienced.

How do you pronounce “tutelage”?

“Tutelage” is pronounced TYOO-tih-lihj (/ˈtjuːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tutelage” in a sentence?

Here is “tutelage” used in a sentence: “Under her tutelage, he became a skilled violinist.”

What part of speech is “tutelage”?

“Tutelage” is a noun.

Where does the word “tutelage” come from?

The word “tutelage” comes from Latin. From Latin tutela, "a watching over, guardianship", from tueri, "to watch or guard".

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