mentorship

noun

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

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Leaders need to be thinking about the impact this will have on the workforce, including loss of institutional knowledge, huge leadership gaps, succession pressures and mentorship gaps. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Event proceeds support youth programs and services, including academic support and mentorship, at the National City Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025 The film will premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival after Sargent receives year-round mentorship and promotional support, plus the funding. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 June 2025 Over a three-year period the emerging brands in that section gain exposure, mentorship and community. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 June 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 9 Jun. 2025.

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