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Definition of tutorship

tutorship

/ˈtuːtərʃɪp/
tu · tor · ship
Plural:tutorships
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Adjective:tutorial
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tutorship Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The office, position, or duties of an academic tutor; instruction or guidance provided by a tutor.

Example

"She accepted a prestigious tutorship in classical literature at the university."

2

In civil law, the legal office or authority of a guardian appointed to care for the person and property of a minor or incapacitated person.

Example

"The court formally established a tutorship to manage the orphaned child's inherited estate."

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• Rhymes for tutorship

• Nearby Words

tutelage
tutor
tutorial
tutorship
tutrix
tutting
tutu

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'tutor' (from Latin 'tutor', meaning 'watcher, protector, or guardian') combined with the native Old English suffix '-ship' denoting an office or status.

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