mentee

noun

men·​tee men-ˈtē How to pronounce mentee (audio)
: one who is being mentored : protégé
nearly all the mentees opted to remain in the sciencesSally Rubenstone

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Encourage mentors and mentees to meet regularly and set clear expectations for their relationship. Doug Flaig, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 This process, while time-consuming, provides valuable lessons that can be shared with mentees. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025 The new cohort of 10 mentees came together following a global search for emerging storytellers across the Black diaspora. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025 Ted struggles to keep what's left of his side of the firm alive after losing half his staff, including mentee Rick (Bryan Greenberg), to Stuart. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mentee

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mentee was in 1965

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“Mentee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentee. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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