mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship How to pronounce mentorship (audio)
-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 Raising capital can help fund faster growth, and experienced VC investors can offer guidance and mentorship. Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 19 July 2024 Anybody who's fully at a distance is simply not going to be able to get adequate mentorship. Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024 Carter said the transition from worker to owner wasn’t particularly challenging thanks to Baucom’s mentorship. Cooper Metts, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2024 The Visionary Fellowship is a year-long investment in disabled filmmakers through funding, mentorship and community with a focus on making a short film and packaging it into their debut feature, per the press release. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mentorship 

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Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mentorship was in 1848

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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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