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

Networks and mentorship programs have also made a difference. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

Related Articles Along with the apparel drop, Mayfair U will launch a free digital resource hub with affirmations, mental health tools, peer mentorship and community-building spaces for students and athletes alike, per the brand. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025

The event is set to provide the next generation of artists and creatives with financial support and mentorships throughout their growing careers. —Leia Mendoza, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025

He’s taken on a mentorship role on the roster for the reborn Outlaws, who are in their second year as a PLL franchise. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 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