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

This includes things like mentorship, leadership development and helping people grow their strengths for the future. —Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

With the aim of getting these scripts ready to take to market, the program provides writers groups, one-on-one mentorship, guidance from the Inevitable Foundation staff. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 June 2025

Her role will combine mentorship with access to a network. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 June 2025

These organizations typically feature mentorship programs, clear communication channels and patience for the learning curve that comes with professional development. —Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 24 June 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