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mentor

3 entries found.
  1. 1mentor (noun)
  2. 2mentor (transitive verb)
  3. Mentor

Main Entry:
1men·tor Listen to the pronunciation of 1mentor
Pronunciation:
\ˈmen-ˌtȯr, -tər\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin, from Greek Mentōr
Date:
1616
1capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus2 a: a trusted counselor or guide b: tutor, coach
— men·tor·ship Listen to the pronunciation of mentorship \-ˌship\ noun
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