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

Hartford Promise is a college scholarship and college success program, providing Hartford public school students with the financial resources, mentorship and relationships, and support services to succeed. — Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Documentarian Shaunak Sen, who serves as executive producer on the film, offered a working model as much as mentorship. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026

Participants will receive strategic mentorship and industry guidance, providing them a pathway from project development to a market-ready pitch. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Not every conversation needs to become a friendship, mentorship or career opportunity. — Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 8 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