<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; office or function of a guardian; guardianship.</li><li>Instruction; teaching; guidance: "His knowledge of Spanish increased under private tutelage."</li><li>The state of being under a guardian or a tutor.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Supervision</li><li>Direction</li></ul>