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1. An experienced educator who works with a learner: Joseph said that he had to get a special tutor to help him with his math homework.
2. Etymology: from Latin tutor, a derivative of tueri, "to look after" another, "to protect".
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2. Etymology: from Latin tutor, a derivative of tueri, "to look after" another, "to protect".
The term tutor was originally used to mean "a guardian" or "a protector".
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tutor (verb), tutors; tutored; tutoring
To educate a single person or a small group of people: Jane earned extra money tutoring computer technicians with his knowledge and experiences.
Some teachers spend extra time after school to tutor struggling pupils.
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