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
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Under his tutelage this season, Vrabel led the Patriots to a 14-3 regular-season record, tied for the best record in the NFL.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Patrick Mahomes also won two MVPs (2018, 2022) under Bieniemy’s tutelage.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
But considering new defensive coordinator Christian Parker has a deep history of developing cornerbacks, and that first-round players at the position have had success under his tutelage, Hood could make sense for Dallas.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Tutelage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tutelage. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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