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

Several international participants will have previous Next Step experience, creating mentorship opportunities within the cohort. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025

The partnership has offered and will continue to offer Saudi designers access to White Milano’s international platforms, including mentorship programs, workshops and training courses to support local talent and share best practices in areas such as design, branding and sustainability. —Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025

The Fund will provide each filmmaker with full financial backing, tailored resources such as specialized equipment, software, or production services, and hands-on creative mentorship from TDE Films in the role of executive producer. —Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025

In other words, mentorship is no longer optional. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 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