mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship How to pronounce mentorship (audio)
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: 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

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Construction companies should invest in training and development, including mentorship programs. James Barlow, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Following a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 that struck down affirmative action in college admissions, the Trump administration has widened its scrutiny to scholarships, mentorship programs, and other university policies perceived to favor specific racial groups. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 Women entrepreneurs continue to face significant hurdles in funding, mentorship, and access to key business insights. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025 Last month, Gates reflected on the impact Hamilton has had on basketball, revolving around his mentorship of up-and-coming coaches. Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mentorship

Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mentorship was in 1848

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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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