tutelage

Definitions

The action of protecting, guiding, or patronizing; guardianship.

Instruction or tuition given by a tutor or teacher.

Examples

Under the expert tutelage of his grandfather, the young boy learned the intricate art of watchmaking.

The promising young pianist flourished during her years of tutelage under the world-renowned maestro.

Synonyms

guidance instruction coaching mentorship supervision direction education

Antonyms

independence autonomy neglect abandonment self-direction freedom