Tutor

/ˈtjuːtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who provides individual instruction or tutoring to someone in a particular subject or area.

She hired a tutor to help her son with his math homework.

A teacher or instructor, often in a private setting or one-on-one context.

He worked as a tutor for students preparing for college entrance exams.

verb

To teach or instruct someone, especially on a one-to-one basis.

He tutors students in English as a second language.

To act as a tutor; to provide guidance or education.

She plans to tutor local children during the summer break.

From Latin 'tutor', which means 'to guard, to look after'.

private tutor

An individual who provides instruction on a one-to-one basis.

tutor session

A planned period of instruction between a tutor and a student.

tutor group

A small group of students taught by one tutor.

tuition

The cost of instruction or teaching, often in an educational setting.

tutoring

The act of providing instruction or assistance to a student.

tutee

A student who is under the guidance of a tutor.

Tutor for a specific subject.

I need a bio tutor for my college course.

A slang term for someone who helps out academically.

He's my math wizard, you should ask your tutor.