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Tutelage is the education or protection of someone.

(noun)

An example of tutelage is when a guardian protects a child.
An example of tutelage is when a mentor teaches his young apprentice.

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See tutelage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See tutelage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The capacity or activity of a guardian; guardianship.
The capacity or activity of a tutor; instruction or teaching.
The state of being under the direction of a guardian or tutor.

Origin:

Origin: Latin tūtēla (from tūtus, variant past participle of tuērī, to guard)

Origin: + -age

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