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 sciences …Sally Rubenstone

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Capricorns offer advice and guidance (even though Maverick can act as a hothead on occasion), but from a distance, allowing their mentees to make mistakes before learning lessons. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Martin, who has worked with mentors and mentees for more than 20 years, believes young professionals build confidence while also expanding their perspective and professional network. Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Old school with a gift for storytelling, Simon was not one to soft-pedal his mentees. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 The interesting wrinkle this time around – Gobert must attempt to mute his mentee. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mentee

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 May. 2026.

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