mentee

noun

men·​tee men-ˈtē How to pronounce mentee (audio)
: one who is being mentored : protégé
nearly all the mentees opted to remain in the sciencesSally Rubenstone

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After analyzing the situation, Lauren realized that this mentee came from a previous workplace that prioritized perfectionism and productivity. Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 After her death in April, her many students and mentees say her work will continue to ripple across L.A. and the world. Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 More often than not, advisors got offended when their suggestions were ignored, resulting in them distancing themselves from mentees and sometimes cutting them off completely, researchers found in a 2019 paper. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025 Their task is to make mentees better, to make mentees ready and attractive candidates for great opportunities. Rosalind Chow, Time, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mentee

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mentee was in 1965

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“Mentee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentee. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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