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.”
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Guidance, instruction, or protection provided by a teacher or guardian.
"But when asked which of his achievements he is most proud of, he says: “Actually those of others hypermilers behind the wheel, thanks to my tutelage or simply inspiration.”"
— Jacopo Prisco, How ‘hypermiling’ can save you a lot of fuel (and the planet) (2016)
"Under her tutelage, he became a skilled violinist."
"The young apprentice thrived under the master craftsman's tutelage."
"The High Level station was quickly overwhelmed by the volume of traffic, and a full rebuild under the tutelage of architect James Miller was initiated just two years after opening."
— Nick Brodrick, The grand gateway to Glasgow: 144 years of Glasgow Central (2023)
How to use tutelage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing taught or guided closely by someone more experienced.
Common pairings
under someone's tutelage
years of tutelage
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Etymology
From Latin tutela, "a watching over, guardianship", from tueri, "to watch or guard".
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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".
