Taught or instructed individually by a tutor; having received private instruction.
From Old French 'tutour' and Latin 'tutor' meaning 'guardian' or 'watcher,' from 'tueri' meaning 'to guard' or 'protect.' The meaning evolved from guardianship to the act of teaching, as education was seen as a form of protection and guidance.
Historically, being tutored was a sign of extreme wealth or nobility, but today it's become democratized by the internet—you can be 'tutored' by Khan Academy videos or YouTube experts, which means the privilege of personalized education is gradually becoming available to anyone with a connection.
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