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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Over the years, the Emmy-winning HBO Max series has followed the mentor-mentee dynamic between comedian Deborah Vance (Smart) and her head writer Ava Daniels (Einbinder). Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Relationships between Explorer Program mentees and officers must be professional in nature only, according to the program’s rules of conduct. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 For the spring cohort, 12 mentees have been matched with experienced mentors, continuing the organization’s mission to empower women professionals and leaders through meaningful mentorship, according to a release. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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