Tutelage Definition & Meaning

tutelage
noun
  1. teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
  2. attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard"

"Tutelage" in song lyrics

See how tutelage is used in real songs:

  • "Nate'll school you quick, put you under my tutelage"
    Nate Natale — Mucho Humpty Hump

Usage tips for "tutelage"

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