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tutelage Definition

tu·te·lage (to̵̅o̅t'l ij, tyo̵̅o̅t-)

noun

  1. the function of a guardian; guardianship; care, protection, etc.
  2. teaching; instruction
  3. the condition of being under a guardian or tutor

Etymology: < L tutela, protection < tutus (see tutor) + -age

tutelage Synonyms

tutelage

n.

  1. Instruction

    teaching, tutoring, tutorship, schooling; see education 1.

  2. Care

    guardianship, charge, protection; see custody 1.

tutelage Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • angel: Adam started out under the tutelage of angels and being forbidden to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
  • master: Having attracted the attention of Franz Liszt, Sherwood spent his last three years in Weimar under the tutelage of the legendary master.
  • shaman: You will always be under the guidance and tutelage of the shaman.
  • manager: Under the tutelage of manager Classy Freddy Blassie, Hogan learned the devious secrets to the trade.

Possessives

  • father: Newton made a series of six voyages under his father's tutelage between 1736 and 1742.

Adjective modifier

  • direct: This is an opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to work under the direct tutelage of the experienced Head of Property.
  • German: The zones under direct German tutelage The Germans violated the armistice almost immediately by placing certain areas under direct German tutelage.
  • British: Transjordan was renamed Jordan, and became independent ( presumably of British tutelage ).

Noun used with modifier

  • expert: Under the expert tutelage of our wardens you will learn what life at Longleat is really like!

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