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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Make mentees responsible for scheduling, agenda-setting, and relationship management. Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The relationship extended far beyond academic guidance, culminating in Oakley cooking steak dinners for his mentees during finals season. Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025 At these events, individuals may reach out to you in hopes of becoming your mentee. Essence, 2 Aug. 2025 The seasoned executive will also have another mentee: Special Prize winner Alain Paul, who parlayed a 10-year career working for the likes of Vetements and Louis Vuitton into his eponymous Alainpaul brand, cofounded in 2023 with husband Luis Philippe. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 June 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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