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

For Brady Smigiel, who has emerged under his father’s tutelage, playing through the pain was just another chance to make memories with his dad.

From Los Angeles Times

Under his tutelage, she made an impression on the dance world with her grace, long limbs and magnetic presence.

From Los Angeles Times

And then there’s “Lola My Love”—always a great song in its own right—which finds new levels of beauty and mystery under Bird and Cunningham’s tutelage.

From Salon

The band, which formed under the tutelage of mega-producer Simon Cowell, didn’t take the show’s top prize but gained widespread fame.

From Los Angeles Times

Under her tutelage, he ended up exceeding her expectations, placing third at the Open European Championships in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• guidance