tutelage
UK: ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ | US: ˈtuːtəlɪdʒ
n. the protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship
n. the instruction or guidance provided by a tutor or mentor
tutelage = tutel<guard> + age<noun suffix>
- tutel (from Latin tutela, meaning "protection, guardianship")
- age (a noun-forming suffix indicating a state or condition, from Latin -aticum)
Etymology Origin:
The word "tutelage" traces back to Latin tutela, derived from tueri ("to watch, guard"). The suffix -age was added in Old French to form tutelage, denoting a state of being under protection or instruction. The term reflects the dual concepts of guardianship and education, as a tutor or guardian historically provided both care and teaching.
The young prince grew up under the tutelage of a wise scholar.
She flourished under the tutelage of her dance instructor.
The country remained under foreign tutelage for decades after the war.
His artistic skills improved significantly through the tutelage of a master painter.
Legal tutelage ensures minors are protected until they reach adulthood.