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

For the Atlanta actor, the experience doubled as both mentorship and manifestation. —Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

The six-month-long program provides technical training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to 100 women from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. —IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025

The assistant chief directly supervises section commanders, providing leadership, mentorship and guidance. —Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025

The cohort will also receive a year-long mentorship and advising from creative executive Tahirah Gooden, executive coach Kirsten Romer, as well as director, writer and producer Oualid Mouaness. —Giana Levy, Variety, 8 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