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tutelage

/'tju:təridʤ/
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Word: Tutelage

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Tutelage refers to the act of teaching or guiding someone. It often implies that the person providing tutelage is responsible for the learner's education and development, similar to a teacher or tutor. It can also mean being under someone's care or protection.

Usage Instructions:
  • Common Context: You can use "tutelage" when talking about someone receiving education or guidance, especially in a more formal or serious context.
  • Example Sentence: "Under the tutelage of her experienced teacher, she improved her writing skills significantly."
Advanced Usage:
  • In more advanced contexts, "tutelage" can refer to someone being under the guidance of a mentor or a more experienced individual in any field, not just education. For example: "He became a skilled musician under the tutelage of a renowned composer."
Word Variants:
  • Tutor (verb): To teach or instruct someone privately.
  • Tutoring (noun): The act of teaching or instructing, usually one-on-one.
  • Tutelary (adjective): Relating to guardianship or protection.
Different Meanings:
  1. Educational Context: Referring to teaching or instruction.
  2. Protective Context: The state of being under someone's care or guidance, such as a guardian.
Synonyms:
  • Instruction
  • Guidance
  • Mentorship
  • Coaching
  • Education
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • While "tutelage" itself doesn’t have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might encounter phrases like "under the wing of," which conveys a similar sense of protection and guidance, as in: "She was under the wing of her mentor during her studies."
Summary:

In summary, "tutelage" is a noun that describes the process of teaching and guiding someone, often in a protective or responsible way.

Noun
  1. attention and management implying responsibility for safety
    • he is in the care of a bodyguard
  2. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)

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