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

Meanwhile, access to mentorship and training is uneven, as just over half of employees reported on-the-job training in the past year. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

Following the conclusion of the lab, the writers’ cohort will participate in monthly mentorship meetings with Natalie Krinsky (The Broken Hearts Gallery). —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025

Forest Hills has worked over the last few years to expand their internship and mentorship program, which is now called XCL. —Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025

David Perlman To find and nurture female talent, Stueland urges management teams to build diverse teams, create opportunities for women to move into senior leadership roles, and provide meaningful mentorship. —Harriet Taylor, CNBC, 14 Oct. 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