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

Earlier this year, the program presented a Tribeca Festival conversation with Teyana Taylor focused on mentorship, creative leadership and opportunities for women filmmakers; Taylor also joined Through Her Lens’ advisory committee. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

The inaugural recipients, who will also receive mentorship and professional development, are Merryn Omotayo Alaka, Japheth Asiedu-Kwarteng, Demetri Broxton, Vivian Chiu, and Luke-Thomas Tokimasa Henderson. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Wilson is not really acting so much as doing shtick, but as Tassie starts listening to the girls’ stories, she’s inspired to take her mentorship role more seriously. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Coaching, mentorship, and real-world leadership experiences help bridge gaps. — Samantha Likson, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

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