tutelage
/ˈtjuːtɪdʒ/ · tu·tel·age
noun
- The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; guardianship; protection. The government provided tutelage to the newly independent nation.
- The state of being under a guardian or a tutor; care or protection enjoyed. The child was under the tutelage of her wise and experienced grandmother.
- Instruction; teaching; guidance. The professor provided tutelage to the students in the art of writing a novel.
Did you know? The concept of tutelage has been present in various forms throughout history, with ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome providing guardianship to young princes and nobles.