Meaning
tutor, preceptor
- a private male tutor responsible for a child's education in an affluent home (historical)
- a boarding school supervisor or boarding master
In a sentence
Il giovane principe fu affidato alle cure di un severo istitutore.
The young prince was entrusted to the care of a strict tutor.
L'istitutore insegnava ai ragazzi latino, storia e buone maniere.
The tutor taught the boys Latin, history, and good manners.
Non era consuetudine per i nobili studiare con un istitutore privato?
Wasn't it customary for nobles to study with a private tutor?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| istitutore | masculine · singular |
| istitutori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine form is 'istitutrice' (governess). Both terms have an aristocratic, 19th-century ring today.