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

For many new grads, social connection and mentorship are key, and often built informally: post-meeting chats, hallway conversations and observing how others work. —Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025

Airlines prioritize safety through mentorship programs and empowering all employees to voice safety concerns. —Zach Wichter, USA Today, 22 May 2025

Princess Eugenie is passionate about conservation and sustainability, like her uncle the King, and expressed her excitement about joining the foundation's new mentorship network. —Janine Henni, People.com, 22 May 2025

That includes artificial intelligence, which has infiltrated the workplace, from job applications and interviews to even mentorship. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 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