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

Their generosity — through money and mentorship — will pay off for decades to come. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025

Former Olympian and record-holder Coach Valmon hopes to provide strong experience and mentorship to Wilson. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025

The lab includes three sessions over its duration, featuring lectures on screenplay craft alongside individual mentorship. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025

The program also provides mentorship and technical support. —Kelly Damewood, Fortune, 25 Nov. 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