tutor

¹tu·tor

noun \ˈtü-tər, ˈtyü-\

Definition of TUTOR

: a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: as

a : a private teacher

b : a teacher in a British university who gives individual instruction to undergraduates

Examples of TUTOR

1. I got a tutor to help me with my homework.
2. He is a tutor in European history.

Origin of TUTOR

Middle English tutour, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin tutor, from tueri

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis

Rhymes with TUTOR

neuter, fluter, hooter, looter, pewter, rooter, router, scooter, shooter, souter, suiter, suitor, tooter

²tutor

verb

Definition of TUTOR

transitive verb

1

: to have the guardianship, tutelage, or care of

2

: to teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular purpose : coach

intransitive verb

1

: to do the work of a tutor

2

: to receive instruction especially privately

Examples of TUTOR

1. She earned extra money tutoring in the evening.
2. <bought a video series designed to tutor a person in the fine art of decorating cakes>

First Known Use of TUTOR

1592

Related to TUTOR

Synonyms

educate, indoctrinate, instruct, lesson, school, train, teach

Related Words

coach, mentor; drill, fit, ground, habilitate, prepare, prime, qualify; direct, guide, lead, rear; catechize, lecture, moralize, preach; implant, inculcate, instill (also instil); homeschool; edify, enlighten; brief, familiarize, impart (to), inform, verse; initiate, introduce, show; reeducate, reschool, reteach, retrain

Rhymes with TUTOR

neuter, fluter, looter, pewter, rooter, tooter