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Definition of tutelage

tutelage

/ˈtuː.təl.ɪdʒ/
tu · te · lage
Plural:tutelages
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Adjective:tutelar
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tutelage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Instruction, guidance, or mentorship provided by a teacher, tutor, or expert, especially to an individual or small group.

Example

"Under the tutelage of a master violinist, the young musician quickly refined her technique."

2

Protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship or custody, especially over a minor or a dependent territory.

Example

"The territory remained under the political tutelage of the neighboring power until it achieved full independence."

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• Nearby Words

tutea
tutea falls
tutee
tutelage
tutor
tutorial
tutorship

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from Latin tutela ('protection, guardianship'), derived from the verb tueri ('to watch over, guard'), plus the noun suffix -age.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tutelage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tutelage
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