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

For Rodriguez, the benefits of his fellow Red Raider’s mentorship are endless. — Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

Her story shows how mentorship, opportunity and a commitment to fairness can help create a more inclusive future. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Set aside some time saved by AI to be reinvested into teamwork, peer mentorship and face-to-face strategy sessions. — Carrie Varoquiers, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Pacsun said the Council gives younger consumers an ongoing voice within the brand via strategy sessions, workshops and executive mentorship. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 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