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

In the Young Entrepreneurs Zone, participants ages 14 to 23 competed for free business coaching and mentorship from business development company Pure Radiance. —Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026

The money will go to scholarships and student support, including bilingual tutoring, mentorship, transportation and meals. —Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026

Finally, there is a call on Hollywood to create mentorship, scholarships and opportunities that expand access on all levels of the ecosystem. —Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026

Her elevation to Partner reflects her longstanding leadership, dedication to mentorship and advocacy, and her impact on building enduring creative careers. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Jan. 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