mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship How to pronounce mentorship (audio)
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.Ami Rosi
The solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.Nathan Thornburgh
Senior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.Jill Filipovic

Examples of mentorship in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, seeking mentorship and surrounding oneself with a supportive community can provide invaluable encouragement and validation. King Holder, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2024 The winner of the LVMH Prize will receive €400,000 and a one year custom mentorship, the winner of the Karl Lagerfeld Prize €200,000 and a one year mentorship, and the winner of the Savoir-Faire Prize €200,000 and a one year specific mentoring program. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024 And Howard Community College in Howard County, Md., whose president, Daria Willis, was once a student-parent, provides mentorship, peer support, career counseling, financial assistance and a family study room in the library. Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024 One of the primary benefits of mentorship is its ability to accelerate learning and skill development. Jia Rizvi, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Winners will receive grants and mentorship from fashion and design experts. Lindzi Scharf, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024 Adopting healthy mental health practices, seeking mentorship, and finding fulfillment outside of work will help. Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024 The Garden of Laughs benefits the Garden of Dreams foundation helping young people experiencing hardships by mentorship, networking and educational opportunities. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024 In 2022, Sandifer launched a Studio T dance and mentorship program at San Diego Unified School District, California’s second-largest school district. Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mentorship was in 1848

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Cite this Entry

“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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