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

What saved the project was not just executional discipline but a mentorship mindset, applied not only to the people but also to the evolving structure and rhythm of the project itself. —Mehmet Egilmezer, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Over six weeks, participants gain business experience, professional skill development and career mentorship, while also learning the ins and outs of insurance brokerage, sales and corporate culture. —Jessica Golden,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025

Lenzing Group is among the industry partners for Denim 9, and our Application Innovation Center provides mentorship and workshops to the students. —Carved, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025

Projects must include technical training tied to industry credentials, mentorship from energy employers, and wraparound support like transportation or life skills. —Shirleen Guerra, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 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