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

Music, mentorship & the main stage One of the defining aspects of the festival is its connection to Art as Mentorship, the nonprofit Chi founded after years of touring with Making Movies. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Alice craves mentorship but can’t help noting how often Nora drinks on the job; Nora, who discovers Alice having a panic attack in the bathroom, wonders whether the newbie stands a chance of making it in the Bureau. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

In April, Henderson acknowledged a desire to play but praised Weigman for his mentorship and spoke like a player who understands why patience is prudent. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Through Holloway’s mentorship, Franck studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria, completed his education and a year-long sports medicine fellowship at the University of Miami in 2018 before joining Memorial Healthcare. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 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