Latin word tutor comes from Latin -ator, Latin tueor
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ator | Latin (lat) | Enlarged form of -tor, used to form agent nouns; -ator, -er. |
| tueor | Latin (lat) | I care for, guard, defend, protect, support, compensate or make up for.. I look or gaze at, behold, watch, view.. I uphold, keep up, maintain, preserve. |
| tutor | Latin (lat) | Guardian (of minors). Tutor. Watcher, protector, defender. |