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

Along with developing projects that involve Wheeldon’s commercial work as a director-choreographer, Toy Theater Productions will produce and develop original projects, serve as creative consultant for fellow artists and producers and provide mentorship for emerging artists. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025

It’s done with support from a world-class editing and reporting staff, guiding interns every step of the way through profound mentorship, seasoned advice, and thoughtful editing. —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025

Designer Daniella Kallmeyer followed up Smith’s remarks by saying that mentorship programs like the one FSF provides meant so much to her in the beginning of her career. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025

Members’ onboarding is customized based on their goals, income level, and experience, and includes two months of hands-on implementation and six months of mentorship and support. —Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 12 Nov. 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