tutelage
noun
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Tutelage comes from the Latin verb tueri, meaning "to look at" or "to guard." When it first appeared in English at the turn of the 17th century, this word was used mainly in the protective sense of tueri; writers would describe serfs and peasants of earlier eras as being "under the tutelage of their lord." Over time, however, the word's meaning shifted away from guardianship and toward instruction. This pattern of meaning can also be seen in the related nouns tutor, which shifted from "a guardian" to "a private teacher," and tuition, which now typically refers to the cost of instruction but which originally referred to the protection, care, or custody by a parent or guardian over a child or ward.
Examples of tutelage in a Sentence
Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky appears to be benefiting from Hess’ tutelage.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The Vikings just changed the script on their quarterback plan, and now the spotlight burns brighter on how fast McCarthy can grow with his new veteran tutelage.
—Cecil Merkerson, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
After his short self-tutelage in MAGA country, Newsom figured out that the modern GOP’s tactics and rhetoric are effective.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Tutelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tutelage. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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