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

City Startup Labs, a workforce training and mentorship organization, is expanding its pilot re-entry program for formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs with the debut of its first-of-its-kind retail business. —Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025

The club focuses on third- through fifth-grade students, aiming to spark interest in STEM fields through hands-on learning and mentorship. —Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025

Created in partnership with the Hispanic Federation, the new program will provide three emerging filmmakers funding, mentorship, and an opportunity to premiere an original short film at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. —Lauren Coates, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025

Regional winners will receive mentorship from a group of specialists. —Natalia Cano, Billboard, 10 Apr. 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