mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 

-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

But the Falcons sought out Zaccheaus’ services for more than his mentorship and locker room influence. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Researchers believe that the chamber was used for mentorship and training, and to teach calendrical calculations during the 8th century CE, before being filled in around the end of the century, eventually becoming the foundation for a new building. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

In an environment where career paths are often shaped by early exposure, mentorship, and clinical rotations, that absence matters. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026

Since 2018, the two-day experience has provided young people with hands-on learning, mentorship, and teamwork-building exercises. — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mentorship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip