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

Arizona has been the perfect place to grow her vision, offering a strong entrepreneurial community eager for high-level marketing coaching and mentorship. —Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025

The award provides critical resources for production, marketing and operational growth, while mentorship ensures lasting guidance from leaders across the fashion ecosystem. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

In addition to mentorship, resources and strategic guidance, participants are given access to Film Independent’s year-round community of Fellows. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025

Mancini believes there is a core difference between mentorship and sponsorship. —Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025

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