tutor
UK: ˈtjuːtə | US: ˈtuːtər
n. a private teacher who provides individualized instruction
vt. to teach or guide someone individually
tutor = tut<protect/guide> + or<agent suffix>
- tut (from Latin tutor, meaning "protector" or "guardian," derived from tueri "to watch over")
- or (Latin agent suffix indicating "one who does something")
Etymology Origin:
The word "tutor" traces back to Latin tutor, originally meaning "guardian" or "protector." Over time, its meaning shifted from general guardianship to focused academic guidance, reflecting the role of a mentor who "watches over" a learner’s development. The suffix -or solidifies its function as an agent noun (e.g., "instructor," "advisor").
She hired a tutor to help her with calculus.
He tutors students in English literature every weekend.
The university offers free tutoring services for freshmen.
As a writing tutor, her feedback improved my essays significantly.
Parents often seek tutors to supplement their child’s education.