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Definition of tutrix
tutrix
/ˈtuːtrɪks/
tu · trix
Plural:tutrices
tutrix Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Archaic
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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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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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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 Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tutrix