tutor
|tu/tor|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtuːtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtjuːtə/
private teacher
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tutor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tutor,' where 'tut-' meant 'to watch over or guard.'
Historical Evolution
'tutor' changed from the Old French word 'tuteur' and eventually became the modern English word 'tutor.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'guardian or protector,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'private teacher.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
She hired a tutor to help her son with math.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39