tutelage
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Britannica Dictionary definition of TUTELAGE
[noncount]
formal
1
:
the teaching of an individual student by a teacher
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He studied music under the tutelage of his father. = He studied music under his father's tutelage. [=he was taught music by his father]
2
:
an act of guarding or protecting something
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an African nation formerly under British tutelage [=guardianship]
3
:
helpful influence or guidance
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The company is relying on the tutelage of its new CEO to increase profits.
