tutelage
/ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ
/noun [mass noun]
1Protection of or authority over someone or something; guardianship: the organizations remained under firm government tutelage...
- Adoption too was possible and various forms of tutelage or guardianship existed.
- What the village has are divisions called houses of 10 children under the care and tutelage of one mother.
- She is hobbled by inexperience and a lowly position, but Wilmot takes her under his patronage and tutelage.
1.1Instruction; tuition: he felt privileged to be under the tutelage of an experienced actor...
- He has studied the instrument under the tutelage of some of the best.
- The day will alternate between instruction and hands-on practice under the tutelage of the very best in the business.
- He has traveled extensively to gem locales worldwide and has opened himself to the tutelage of well-known gem authorities.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin tutela 'keeping', (from tut- 'watched', from the verb tueri) + -age.