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

Millan also noted that companies can design mentorship opportunities and structure leadership opportunities for the next generation of women. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

The bill also created new mentorship and internship programs for those just starting out at the agency. —Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026

However, even companies that offer remote work typically require a few days on-site, which provides room for collaboration and mentorship, said Nicholas Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University who studies remote work. —Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2026

Square Peg, founded by Lars Knudsen and Ari Aster, has set the return of its filmmaker mentorship initiative, Square Peg Social. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 1 June 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