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Definition of tutrix

tutrix

/ˈtuːtrɪks/
tu · trix
Plural:tutrices
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• noun

1

A female tutor or teacher.

Example

"During the nineteenth century, it was common for wealthy families to employ a resident tutrix to educate their daughters."

2

A female guardian legally appointed to care for a minor or a person legally incapable of managing their own affairs.

Example

"Under the older civil law code, the aunt was formally recognized as the tutrix of the orphaned children."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'tutrix' is a primarily historical or legal term denoting a female guardian or tutor; in modern English, the gender-neutral 'tutor' or 'guardian' is almost exclusively preferred.

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tutor
tutorial
tutorship
tutrix
tutting
tutu
tuul

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'tutrix', the feminine equivalent of 'tutor' (guardian, watcher), derived from 'tueri', meaning to watch, guard, or protect.

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