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tutor

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/tuˈtoɾ/tu·tor

Definitions

2
1

A person who has the legal responsibility to protect, guide, and manage the assets of a minor or an incapacitated person.

Usage examples

The grandfather was appointed the child's legal tutor.
The tutor manages the inheritance until the minor comes of age.

Common combinations

legal tutorappoint a tutortutor of minors
2

A private teacher who provides individualized support to a student; an academic advisor.

Usage examples

She hired a tutor to help her son with math.
The tutor guided the development of the project.

Common combinations

academic tutorprivate tutortutoring session