mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship How to pronounce mentorship (audio)
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: 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

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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 See All Example Sentences for mentorship

Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mentorship was in 1848

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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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