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 August 2024, the brand launched the Freja Fund, a business bootcamp providing grants and mentorship for women entrepreneurs — and nearly 300 applications were received shortly after its announcement. —Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

As part of an effort to offer comprehensive startup solutions, the incubator also provides a mentorship program and entrepreneur-in-residence program staffed by seasoned professionals. —Jon Stojan, USA Today, 1 May 2025

In addition to creative mentorship, recipients receive counsel from environmental experts on climate issues highlighted in their script, and NRDC’s Rewrite the Future program advises on effective approaches to developing climate themes. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025

Each filmmaker received $50,000 to support the creation of their short film alongside mentorship support. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 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