tutelage
/'tju:təridʤ/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The state of being under the protection, guardianship, or care of a person or institution. This meaning emphasizes responsibility for safety and well-being. 2. The act or process of teaching or instructing someone, especially individually or in a small group. This meaning focuses on the provision of education and guidance.
Examples
- Meaning 1 (Protection/Guardianship):
- The young prince remained under the tutelage of the regent until he came of age.
- The trust fund was placed under the bank's tutelage for the orphan's benefit.
- Meaning 2 (Teaching/Instruction):
- She learned the art of violin-making through years of tutelage under a master craftsman.
- The scientist's early tutelage by a Nobel laureate shaped her entire career.
Advanced Usage
- "under the tutelage of (someone)": This is the most common phrase, indicating being in the care or receiving instruction from a specific person or entity.
- The apprentice flourished under the tutelage of the renowned chef.
- "period of tutelage": Refers to a specific duration during which guardianship or instruction takes place.
- His period of legal tutelage ended when he turned eighteen.
Variants and Related Words
- Tutor (n/v): A private teacher; to teach or instruct individually.
- He hired a tutor to help with mathematics.
- Tutorial (adj/n): Of or relating to a tutor; a period of instruction with a tutor.
- She attended a tutorial on essay writing.
- Tutee (n): A person who is being tutored.
- The tutor prepared materials for her tutee.
Synonyms
- Meaning 1: Guardianship, custody, protection, care, charge, aegis.
- Meaning 2: Instruction, tuition, teaching, coaching, mentorship, guidance, education.
Related Phrases
- In the tutelage of: Synonymous with "under the tutelage of."
- The manuscript was preserved in the tutelage of the monastery.
Related Idioms
- "To be in/under someone's tutelage": An idiom directly using the word, meaning to be under someone's instruction or protection.
- The young artist was fortunate to be in the tutelage of such an inspiring mentor.
Noun
- attention and management implying responsibility for safety
- he is in the care of a bodyguard
- teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)