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

The program will award five founders with an equity-free grant of $10,000 each, coupled with strategic mentorship and visibility. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

After Victorious ended production in 2012, Thomas turned down the chance to attend Morehouse College, opting instead to hone his songwriting under Babyface’s mentorship. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025

The platform remains a vital resource for mentorship, professional development, and leadership pipelines for women of color across industries. —Essence, 4 Sep. 2025

Through Her Lens brings together emerging filmmakers, an A-list jury and leading industry voices for three days of workshops, conversations, mentorship and community-building. —Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 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